accessus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In electing a pope, a method by which cardinals could change their most recent vote to accede to another candidate in an attempt to reach the necessary two-thirds majority and end the conclave.

Word forms

accessus

Etymology

From Latin accessus. Doublet of access.

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