popedom
Americannoun
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the office or dignity of a pope.
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the tenure of office of a pope.
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the papal government.
noun
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the office or dignity of a pope
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the tenure of office of a pope
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the dominion of a pope; papal government
Etymology
Origin of popedom
before 1150; Middle English pape dom; Old English pāpdōm. See pope, -dom
Example Sentences
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An American so intrepid as to make himself eligible for both offices would be unlikely to “give up his popedom for our presidency.”
From Slate • May 9, 2025
The Bishop of Marseilles represented the great chamberlain, who holds the supreme authority during the vacancy of the popedom.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter
This monarch, in the former part of his life, was remarkable for dissipation and extravagance of conduct; in the latter, he became the slave of the popedom.
From Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth by Tyler, James Endell
This occurred during the pontificate of Leo I, who, because of his success in furthering the interests of the popedom, shares alone with Pope Gregory the title of "the Great."
From The Last Reformation by Smith, F. G. (Frederick George)
Any other reader may find allusions to the supremacy of the popedom over these early Christian communities, if he can.
From The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author by Burton, John Hill
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