Definition of Papal bull

1. Noun. A formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla).

Exact synonyms: Bull
Generic synonyms: Decree, Edict, Fiat, Order, Rescript

Definition of Papal bull

1. Noun. An official document or edict from the Pope. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Papal Bull

papad
papadam
papadams
papadom
papadoms
papads
papadum
papadums
papagay
papagoite
papahood
papaia
papain
papains
papal
papal bull (current term)
papal bulls
papal cross
papal infallibility
papal nuncio
papal supremacy
papalise
papalised
papalises
papalism
papalisms
papalist
papalists
papalities
papality

Literary usage of Papal bull

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"Some historians have suggested that a papal bull of the later Middle ' therefore prevented the proper evolution of anatomy. ..."

2. The History of the Popes, from the Close of the Middle Ages: Drawn from the by Ludwig Pastor, Ralph Francis Kerr, Frederick Ignatius Antrobus (1908)
"... in solemn procession, followed by the students, and burned the papal bull together with the books of canon law and several of his adversaries' writings. ..."

3. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1899)
"The papal bull of confirmation was dated 24 March 1556-7, hut the bishop was not consecrated until 15 August. ..."

4. History of the United Netherlands, from the Death of William the Silent to by John Lothrop Motley (1900)
"... duplicity and procrastination —Pedantry and credulity of Dr. Dale—The papal bull and Dr. Allen's pamphlet—Dale sent to ask explanations—Parma denies all ..."

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