"Rome rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Rome Rule [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of Rome + home rule. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Rome|home rule}} Blend of Rome + home rule Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Rome rule (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory, chiefly historical) The control of an autonomous or independent Ireland by the Pope and the Catholic Church, as claimed by Protestant unionists. Wikipedia link: Rome rule Tags: derogatory, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Religion Categories (place): Ireland
    Sense id: en-Rome_rule-en-noun-HSbwuLkz Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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