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en·cyc·li·cal
 encyclical
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
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klih
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 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Parts
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in the Roman Catholic Church, a letter from the Pope to the bishops stating a rule or papal opinion on a specific subject.
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law |
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adjective |
| definition: |
intended for wide or general circulation, as a letter.
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