extraordinary magisterium

noun

That part of the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church (or of the pope) which derives from ecumenical councils or ex cathedra pronouncements (collectively called solemn judgements).

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Meanings

nounextraordinary magisterium (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThat part of the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church (or of the pope) which derives from ecumenical councils or ex cathedra pronouncements (collectively called solemn judgements).
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