ordinary magisteria

A form of ordinary magisterium — That part of the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church (or of the pope, bishops, etc.) which does not derive from ecumenical councils or ex cathedra pronouncements (collectively called solemn judgements and comprising the extraordinary magisterium).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ordinary magisterium
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