Apostolic See

noun

1. the Church of Rome, traditionally founded by St. Peter.
2. Also called Apostolic Church. a church founded by an apostle.

Apostolic See

noun

1. RC Church the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter
2. often not capitals a see established by one of the Apostles

Word History and Origins

Origin of Apostolic See¹

First recorded in 1585–95