English Explanatory Dictionary

ordinary magisterium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That part of the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church (or of the pope, bishops, etc.) which does not derive from ecumenical councils or ex cathedra pronouncements (collectively called solemn judgements and comprising the extraordinary magisterium).

Word forms

ordinary magisterium ordinary magisteria
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