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.
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The abbot nullius is the ecclesiastical equivalent of a territorial prince.
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The abbot nullius is like a boss in charge of a specific area.
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The abbot nullius is the big cheese around here.
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Being the abbot nullius of the project, he had full authority over its execution.