exequatur
Americannoun
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a written recognition of a consul, issued by the government of the state in which the consul is stationed, giving authorization to exercise appropriate powers.
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an authorization granted by a secular ruler for the publication of papal bulls or other ecclesiastical enactments to give them binding force.
noun
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an official authorization issued by a host country to a consular agent, permitting him to perform his official duties
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an act by which the civil governments of certain nations permit the laws of the Roman Catholic Church to take effect in their territories
Etymology
Origin of exequatur
First recorded in 1780–90; from Latin: literally, “he may perform,” 3rd person singular present subjunctive of ex(s)equī; see exequy
Example Sentences
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The United States commercial agents are appointed by the president, and usually receive an exequatur.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 2 "Constantine Pavlovich" to "Convention" by Various
The exequatur may be withdrawn, but in practice, where a consul is obnoxious, an opportunity is afforded to his government to recall him.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
The facts being well attested, the exequatur which had been granted to Mr. Duplaine was revoked and he was forbidden further to exercise the consular functions.
From Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched by John Frederick Schroeder
In September 1894 the government gave way at last, and the exequatur or confirmation of the papal bull arrived.
From Pope Pius the Tenth by F. A. (Frances Alice) Forbes
To all whom it may concern: Whereas the exequatur of Claudius Edward Habicht, recognizing him as consul of Sweden and Norway at New York, and that of S.M.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson
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