encyclical
(adjective) intended for wide distribution; “an encyclical letter”
encyclical, encyclical letter
(noun) a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
Source: WordNet® 3.1
encyclical (plural encyclicals)
A papal letter delivered to bishops in the Roman Catholic Church.
encyclical (not comparable)
Intended for general circulation.
Source: Wiktionary
En*cyc"lic, En*cyc"li*cal, a. Etym: [L. encyclios of a circle, general, Gr. encyclique. See Cycle.]
Definition: Sent to many persons or places; intended for many, or for a whole order of men; general; circular; as, an encyclical letter of a council, of a bishop, or the pope.
En*cyc"lic, En*cyc"li*cal, n.
Definition: An encyclical letter, esp. one from a pope. Shipley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 June 2025
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
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