Gallicanism

noun
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1

The doctrine that the church of France is autonomous, especially in relation to the pope; also, the intellectual movement in support of this doctrine and the policies expressing it.

2

Support for the autonomy of national churches.

3

A liturgical feature distinctive of the Gallican Rite.

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