gallican

• Relatif à l'Église catholique romaine en France, notamment à son indépendance historique vis-à-vis de l'autorité papale.

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.

   gallican

   • 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.