Gallicanism

[ gal-i-kuh-niz-uhm ]

/ ˈgæl ɪ kəˌnɪz əm /

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noun

the movement or body of doctrines, chiefly associated with the Gallican church, advocating the restriction of papal authority in certain matters.

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Compare ultramontanism.

Origin of Gallicanism

From the French word Gallicanisme, dating back to 1855–60. See Gallican, -ism

Words nearby Gallicanism

Galliano, galliard, gallic, gallic acid, Gallican, Gallicanism, Gallice, Gallicism, Gallicize, Galli-Curci, Gallienus

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How to use Gallicanism in a sentence

All forms of Gallicanism were distasteful to Acton, and he looked to the future for the victory of his ideas.
The History of Freedom|John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton
Was Rome herself tainted with Gallicanism, and in league with those who had conspired for her destruction?
The History of Freedom|John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton
It was an attempt to reform the Church by constitutional principles, and to crush ultramontanism by crushing Gallicanism.
The History of Freedom|John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton
His policy appeared to be timorous and the result was a revival of Gallicanism among the French clergy.
The Annual Register 1914|Anonymous

Now drop your research into Gallicanism and French ecclesiastical history.
Paris Vistas|Helen Davenport Gibbons

British Dictionary definitions for Gallicanism

Gallicanism

/ (ˈɡælɪkəˌnɪzəm) /

noun

a movement among French Roman Catholic clergy that favoured the restriction of papal control and greater autonomy for the French churchCompare ultramontanism

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