papal
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adjective
pa·pal
\ˈpā-pəl\
Simple Definition of papal
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: of or relating to the pope or the government of the Roman Catholic Church
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Origin and Etymology of papal
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin papalis, from Late Latin papa
First Known Use: 14th century
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