PAPACY


Meaning of PAPACY in English

[ 'peɪpəsi ]

■ noun ( plural papacies )

1》 the office or authority of the Pope.

2》 the tenure of office of a pope.

Origin

ME: from med. L. papatia , from papa 'pope'.

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