papal

adjective

1. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

   adj.pert

   Examples

   Papal dispensation.

   Synonyms apostolic apostolical pontifical

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. Of or pertaining to the pope of Rome; proceeding from the pope; ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, <i>papal</i> jurisdiction; a <i>papal</i> edict; the <i>papal</i> benediction.

   adjective

   Source: webster1913