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apostolic

ap.os.tol.ic \.ap-*-'sta:l-ik\ \*-.pa:s-t*-'lis-*t-e-\ aj 1a: of or 
   relating to an apostle  1b: of or relating to the New Testament apostles or 
   conforming to their te achings 2a: of or relating to a succession of 
   spiritual authority from the apostle s held (as by Roman Catholics, 
   Anglicans, Eastern Orthodox) to be perpetuated by successive ordinations of 
   bishops and to be necessary for the validity of sacraments and orders 2b: 
   PAPAL  - apos.to.lic.i.ty n