tex·tus re·cep·tus
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Definition of textus receptus
: the generally accepted text of a literary work (such as the Greek New Testament)
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“Textus receptus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/textus%20receptus. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of textus receptus was in 1851
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