gallican

• Relativo a la Iglesia católica en Francia, especialmente a su histórica independencia respecto de la autoridad papal.

Relating to the Roman Catholic Church in France, especially concerning its historical independence from papal authority.

1. Relating to GallicanismC2formalbritish

   Pertaining to or characteristic of Gallicanism, a French ecclesiastical and political doctrine advocating for the independence of the French Catholic Church from papal authority.

   galicano

   • The Gallican movement sought to limit the Pope's influence in France.
   • Gallican principles were debated in the French clergy during the 17th century.
   • The Gallican church maintained a distinct identity within Catholicism.