golden bull

noun

Etymology

The term was originally coined for the golden seal (bulla aurea) attached to the decree, but came to be applied to the entire decree.

Definitions

  1. A decree issued by Byzantine emperors and later by monarchs in Europe during the Middle…

    A decree issued by Byzantine emperors and later by monarchs in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, most notably by the Holy Roman Emperors.

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