motu proprio

[ moh-too proh-pree-oh ]

noun

, Latin.

1. any of certain documents issued by the pope without counsel from others.

motu proprio

/ ˈməʊtuː ˈprəʊprɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. an administrative papal bull

Word History and Origins

Origin of motu proprio¹

Literally, “of one's own accord”

Word History and Origins

Origin of motu proprio¹

Latin: of his own accord