papal

adjective pa·pal \ˈpā-pəl\

: of or relating to the pope or the government of the Roman Catholic Church

Full Definition of PAPAL

: of or relating to a pope or to the Roman Catholic Church; also : resembling a pope or that of a pope

— pa·pal·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb

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Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin papalis, from Late Latin papa

First Known Use: 14th century

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