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urbi et orbi

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ur·bi et or·bi

   [oor-bee et awr-bee]
Latin.
to the city (Rome) and the world: the form of address of papal bulls.
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urbi et orbi (ˈɜːbɪ ɛt ˈɔːbɪ)
 
—adv
RC Church to the city and the world: a phrase qualifying the solemn papal blessing

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