Encyclical
Encyclical noun - A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.
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Synonyms for Encyclical
Ruling and encyclical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruling" instead a noun "Encyclical".
Nearby Word: encyclic
Ruling
Ruling noun - An order publicly issued by an authority.
Usage example: the FCC's ruling regarding the broadcasting of obscenities
Encyclical and ruling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Encyclical" instead a noun "Ruling".
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Related pairs
- decree and encyclical
- decree and ruling
- act and encyclical
- act and ruling
- instruction and encyclical
- instruction and ruling
- edict and encyclical
- edict and ruling
- ordinance and encyclical
- ordinance and ruling
- enactment and encyclical
- enactment and ruling
- proclamation and encyclical
- proclamation and ruling
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Ruling and Encyclical. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/encyclical/ruling
Encyclical & Ruling. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/encyclical/ruling>.
Ruling or Encyclical. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/encyclical/ruling.
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