papal bull

NOUN
  1. a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
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How To Use papal bull In A Sentence

  • The papal bull was taken to Paris and stored for safe keeping.
  • He knew of the fall of Edessa and the call for help, though he probably did not know of the papal bull.
  • The document was a private letter, not a papal bull.
  • As a result, they repeatedly solicited papal bulls condemning Jansenist works, and persecuted priests who refused formally to accept the condemnations.
  • Taking no chances, the pope issued a papal bull automatically excommunicating any printer who might make an alteration in the text.
  • `I know of no legal injunction, Talmudic proscription, papal Bull or other caveat pertaining to the playing of music on Wednesday. C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS
  • The Room of the Signatures, named for the signing of the papal bulls, again features some works by Raphael depicting the enlightenment.
  • Papal bulls and indulgences were also identified as tools of this treacherous persuasion.
  • In the first years of the 16th century, the screw-press was invented, probably by Bramante for the striking of papal bulls.
  • `I know of no legal injunction, Talmudic proscription, papal Bull or other caveat pertaining to the playing of music on Wednesday. C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS
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