Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The United States lacks a tax treaty with the Holy See, but the two jurisdictions have had a FATCA intergovernmental agreement in place since June 2015. Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The Holy See ruled on Hoare’s appeal of his removal in 2020 by then-Charlotte Catholic Bishop Peter Jugis. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2025 Newsweek has contacted the Holy See for comment by email. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 As pope, Leo serves as leader of both the Holy See, the governing body of the Catholic Church, and Vatican City, an independent state. Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Holy See

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy See was in 1765

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“Holy See.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20See. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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