Abbot Nullius

Pronunciation: /ˈæbət ˈnʌliəs/

Definitions of abbot nullius

noun A title given to an abbot who is directly subordinate to the Pope and has no superior authority within the territory of his abbey.

Example Sentences

A1 The abbot nullius is the head of a territorial abbey.

A2 The abbot nullius oversees a specific region within the church.

B1 The abbot nullius has authority over a particular area that is not part of a diocese.

B2 The abbot nullius is responsible for the administration of a territorial abbey.

C1 The abbot nullius exercises full jurisdiction over a specific territory.

C2 The abbot nullius is equivalent to a bishop in terms of authority within a territorial abbey.

Examples of abbot nullius in a Sentence

formal The abbot nullius is the ecclesiastical equivalent of a territorial prince.

informal The abbot nullius is like a boss in charge of a specific area.

slang The abbot nullius is the big cheese around here.

figurative Being the abbot nullius of the project, he had full authority over its execution.

Grammatical Forms of abbot nullius

• plural: abbots nullius
• comparative: more abbot nullius
• superlative: most abbot nullius
• present tense: is abbot nullius
• future tense: will be abbot nullius
• perfect tense: has been abbot nullius
• continuous tense: is being abbot nullius
• singular: abbot nullius
• positive degree: abbot nullius
• infinitive: to be abbot nullius
• gerund: being abbot nullius
• participle: abbot nullius

Origin and Evolution of abbot nullius

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'abbot nullius' originated in medieval Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an abbot who had jurisdiction over a territory that was not part of any diocese, the term evolved over time to denote an abbot who had authority over a territory that was exempt from the jurisdiction of the local bishop.