protonotary

Meanings

• noun

  A high-ranking notary public or scribe in the Catholic Church, especially in the papal curia.

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Variants

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prothonotarial , prothonotaries , prothonotary , protonotaries , protonotary , prothonotaries apostolic , prothonotary apostolic , protonotaries apostolic , protonotary apostolic

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Etymology

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From Greek protonotarios, first notary, from protos, first, and notarios, notary.

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Trivia

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1. The title of protonotary was first created by Pope Alexander III in the 12th century.

2. Protonotaries were often given the title of 'monsignor' by the pope as a mark of honor and respect.

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Related Concepts

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1. notary public: A public officer authorized to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

2. curia: The papal court or the central administrative body of the Catholic Church.

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Culture

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In the Catholic Church, a protonotary was a high-ranking notary who was responsible for drafting and attesting official documents. Protonotaries served in the papal curia and were often appointed by the pope. They were an important part of the Church's administrative structure and played a key role in the Church's legal system.

How to Memorize "protonotary"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a protonotary is a 'first notary' in the Church.

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