Holy Office

noun

—used formerly as the name of the Roman Catholic congregation of the curia charged with protecting faith and morals that is now called the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Office was in 1658

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“Holy Office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Office. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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