papacy

uncountable

A noun referring to the office, authority, or government of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

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1. Government of the Roman Catholic Church C1 formal

   The office, authority, or system of government of the Roman Catholic Church, headed by the Pope.

   • The papacy has a long and complex history spanning nearly two millennia.
   • The role of the papacy in global affairs has evolved significantly over time.
   • The papacy is the central governing body of the Roman Catholic Church.

   ruПапствоesPapadofrPapautédePapsttumptPapadozh教宗制arالبابوية

   Synonyms: pontificate

• papacies plural form
• papacies' possessive plural form
• papacy's possessive singular form