papal bull

English

Etymology

From Middle English bulle, from Old French bulle, from Medieval Latin bulla (“a round seal”), from Latin bulla (“bubble”).

Noun

papal bull (plural papal bulls)

  1. A type of document or edict from the Pope.
    Synonym: bull

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