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Gallicanism
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Gal·li·can·ism  (gl-k-nzm)
n.
A movement originating among the French Roman Catholic clergy that favored the restriction of papal control and the achievement by each nation of individual administrative autonomy.

Gallicanism [ˈgælɪkəˌnɪzəm]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) a movement among French Roman Catholic clergy that favoured the restriction of papal control and greater autonomy for the French church Compare ultramontanism

Gallicanism
the body of doctrines, chiefly associated with French dioceses, advocating the restriction of papal authority, especially in administrative matters. Cf. ultramontanism. — Gallican, n., adj.
See also: Catholicism
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Noun1.Gallicanism - a religious movement originating among the French Roman Catholic clergy that favored the restriction of papal control and the achievement by each nation of individual administrative autonomy of the church
religious movement - a movement intended to bring about religious reforms


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Mainstream parliamentarians regarded themselves as defenders of Gallican liberties against the assaults of the papacy, the schemes of Ultramontane Leaguers, and even against the king, who could undermine the independence of the Gallican church when it suited his political purposes (as, for example, with the Concordat of 1516).
Mainstream parliamentarians regarded themselves as defenders of Gallican liberties against the assaults of the papacy, the schemes of Ultramontane Leaguers, and even against the king, who could undermine the independence of the Gallican church when it suited his political purposes (as, for example, with the Concordat of 1516).
 
 
 
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