Gal·li·can·ism (g l  -k -nz m)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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| Noun | 1. | 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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