ministerial vs papal

ministerial

adj
  • Related to a religious minister or ministry. 

  • Related to a governmental minister or ministry. 

  • Having the power to wield delegated executive authority. 

  • Serving as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive). 

noun
  • A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles. 

papal

adj
  • Having to do with the pope or the papacy. 

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