Abbots Nullius

Pronunciation: /ˌæbəts ˈnʌliəs/

Definitions of abbots nullius

noun a term used in medieval Latin to refer to an abbot who is not under the authority of a bishop

Example Sentences

A1 The abbots nullius was responsible for overseeing the monastery's affairs.

A2 The abbots nullius had the authority to make decisions on behalf of the monastery.

B1 The abbots nullius played a key role in managing the resources of the monastery.

B2 The abbots nullius was granted the title by the Pope himself.

C1 The abbots nullius wielded significant power within the religious community.

C2 The abbots nullius exercised both spiritual and temporal authority over the monastery.

Examples of abbots nullius in a Sentence

formal The abbots nullius were responsible for overseeing territories that were not under the jurisdiction of any diocese.

informal The abbots nullius had a lot of power over their territories.

slang The abbots nullius were like the bosses of their areas.

figurative Being an abbot nullius in his own home, he made all the decisions without consulting anyone else.

Grammatical Forms of abbots nullius

• plural: abbots nullius
• comparative: more abbot nullius
• superlative: most abbot nullius
• present tense: 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 abbots nullius

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'abbots nullius' originated in medieval Latin within the Catholic Church.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to abbots who had no territorial jurisdiction and were directly subject to the Pope, the term evolved over time to also include abbots who governed territories but were not part of a diocese.