motu proprio

[ moh-too proh-pree-oh ]

noun

, Latin.

1. any of certain documents issued by the pope without counsel from others.

motu proprio

/ ˈməʊtuː ˈprəʊprɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. an administrative papal bull

Word History and Origins

Origin of motu proprio¹

Literally, “of one's own accord”

Word History and Origins

Origin of motu proprio¹

Latin: of his own accord

Example Sentences

De motu proprio—From the suggestion of one's own mind; spontaneously.

From Project Gutenberg

Another decree, the Motu Proprio, was construed as seeking to establish immunity for the clergy from proceedings in civil courts.

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This ordinance, which is issued motu proprio by the Pope, is the re-enactment and more exact definition of an old law.

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There is no document more frequently misquoted than this Motu Proprio.

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