Accessus
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Accessus is a noun meaning (Christianity, historical) In electing a pope, a method by which cardinals could change their most recent vote to accede to another candidate in an attempt to reach the necessary two-thirds majority and end the conclave.
Meaning
(Christianity, historical) In electing a pope, a method by which cardinals could change their most recent vote to accede to another candidate in an attempt to reach the necessary two-thirds majority and end the conclave.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticardinal, peritus, cardinalate, pseudocardinal, consistory, vocal.
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