motu proprio
Originating from Latin, 'motu proprio' is commonly used in the context of the Roman Catholic Church to describe a type of papal document.
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Definition
C2Roman Catholic Church
(technical, formal)A document issued by the Pope on his own initiative and personally signed by him, often addressing matters of church administration or doctrine.
Example
- The Pope issued a motu proprio to address the changes in the liturgical practices.
C2General
(formal)An action or decision made by someone of high authority on their own initiative, without external prompting.
Example
- The CEO's decision to implement the new policy was a motu proprio, reflecting his personal commitment to the company's values.
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