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pa·pa·cy
 papacy
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- pronunciation:
- peI
p
si
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
papacies |
| definition 1: |
the office or authority of the pope.
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| definition 2: |
the period during which a particular pope is in office.
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| definition 3: |
(cap.) the government of the Roman Catholic Church.
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| related words: |
church |
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