semipapal
adjective as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The semipapal authority of the bishop in some Episcopal churches is one of the reasons for the tensions between different branches of the church.
Definition:A power or influence that is partly derived from or indicative of the Pope's authority, but is not fully controlled by him.
From semipapal authority
Example:Some historians argue that semipapal power was held by the Kings of England during the Middle Ages.
Definition:The influence or control that is akin to that of the Pope but is not of the same extent or full measure.
From semipapal power
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