papize

verb

pa·​pize

ˈpāˌpīz

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

archaic : papalize

intransitive verb

1

archaic : to assume authority like a pope

2

archaic : to conform to the position of the pope or the papacy

Word History

Etymology

papa entry 1 + -ize

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