motu proprio

[moh-too proh-pree-oh]

noun Latin.

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

Origin of motu proprio

literally, of one's own accord

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British Dictionary definitions for motu proprio

motu proprio

noun

an administrative papal bull

Word Origin

Latin: of his own accord

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