Apostolic Constitution
/ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal papal document issued by the Pope that defines or promulgates significant matters of church law or doctrine within the Roman Catholic Church.
The Pope issued an apostolic constitution to establish new guidelines for the clergy.
Forms
- apostolic constitution
- apostolic constitutions
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Commentary
An apostolic constitution is the highest form of legislative document in canon law, typically requiring solemn promulgation and addressing weighty doctrinal or organizational church matters.
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