hɪl ˈɒb noun Roman Catholic Church.
permission to publish a book, granted by an official censor who, upon examining it, has certified that it contains nothing contrary to faith or morals.
Origin:
1885–90; < Latin: literally, nothing stands in the way
1885–90; < Latin: literally, nothing stands in the way
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| the phrase used by a Roman Catholic censor to declare publication inoffensive to faith or morals | |
| [Latin, literally: nothing hinders] | |
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