Authorized Version

noun

an English version of the Bible prepared in England under James I and published in 1611.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Also called King James Version.
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Authorized Version

noun

the Authorized Version an English translation of the Bible published in 1611 under James IAlso known as the: King James Version, King James Bible
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