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prelate nullius
[ noo-lee-uhs ]
noun
, Roman Catholic Church.
, plural prelates nullius.
- a prelate having independent jurisdiction over a district not under a diocesan bishop.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prelate nullius1
< New Latin or Medieval Latin nullīus dioecēsis of no diocese
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