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noun
A decree issued by Byzantine emperors and later by monarchs in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, most notably by the Holy Roman Emperors.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: chrysobull
Antonyms: none provided
History
The term was originally coined for the golden seal (bulla aurea) attached to the decree, but came to be applied to the entire decree.
