motu proprio
[ moh-too -proh-pree-oh ]
/ ˈmoʊ tu ˈproʊ priˌoʊ /
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noun Latin.
any of certain documents issued by the pope without counsel from others.
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Origin of motu proprio
Literally, “of one's own accord”
Words nearby motu proprio
mottled enamel, motto, mottramite, motty, motu, motu proprio, Mo-tze, motzer, Mo-tzu, MOU, mouchette
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British Dictionary definitions for motu proprio
motu proprio
/ (ˈməʊtuː ˈprəʊprɪˌəʊ) /
noun
an administrative papal bull
Word Origin for motu proprio
Latin: of his own accord
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