Papal Decrees

noun the system of government by the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church

• The papacy is the office and jurisdiction of the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
• The papacy has a long history of influence in global politics.
• Some people think the papacy is just a fancy title with no real power.
• In the world of business, the CEO is often seen as the papacy of the company, making all the important decisions.

noun an official document issued in response to a particular request or situation

• The king issued a royal rescript outlining the new laws.
• I received a rescript from my boss regarding the project deadline.
• I totally ignored that rescript from the teacher about the homework.
• Her rescript to always follow your dreams has stuck with me ever since.