"golden bull" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: golden bulls [plural]
Etymology: The term was originally coined for the golden seal (bulla aurea) attached to the decree, but came to be applied to the entire decree. Head templates: {{en-noun}} golden bull (plural golden bulls)
  1. (historical, religion) A decree issued by Byzantine emperors and later by monarchs in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, most notably by the Holy Roman Emperors. Wikipedia link: golden bull Tags: historical Categories (topical): Gold, Religion Synonyms: chrysobull

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