postulator

[ pos-chuh-ley-ter ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

a priest who presents a plea for a beatification or the canonization of a beatus. Compare devil's advocate ( def 2 ).

postulator

/ ˈpɒstjʊˌleɪtə /

RC Church a person, usually a priest, deputed to prepare and present a plea for the beatification or canonization of some deceased person

First recorded in 1860–65, postulator is from the Latin word postulātor claimant. See postulate, -tor

In the more agreeable rle of Postulator, I may add that this charge against Hudson—while not disproved—is not sustained.

The postulator, who is the mandatory of a diocese or ecclesiastical commonalty, is the solicitor.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse