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   Papacy , n. [LL. papatia, fr. L. papa a father, bishop. See Pope.]
   The office and dignity of the pope, or pontiff, of Rome; papal jurisdiction.
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   The popes, collectively; the succession of popes.
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   The Roman Catholic religion; -- commonly used by the opponents of the Roman Catholics in disparagement or in an opprobrious sense.
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