HyperDic: papal_bull

English > 1 sense of the expression papal bull:
NOUNcommunicationpapal bull, bulla formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
English > papal bull: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla).
Synonymbull
Broaderdecree, edict, fiat, order, rescriptA legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Spanishbula, bula papal
Catalanbutlla, butlla papal

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