PAPAL BULL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

bull; papal bull

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("papal bull" is a kind of...):

decree; edict; fiat; order; rescript (a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge))