abbot nullius

IPA(Pronunciation)

An abbot who is exempt from diocesan control, and acts with papal authority.

Japanese Meaning

教区の管理から免除され、教皇の権威に基づいて活動する修道院長

Despite protests from the diocese, the abbot nullius defended his decision, citing his direct mandate from the pope.

教区からの抗議にもかかわらず、教区の管轄に属さない修道院長は教皇からの直接の委任を挙げて自らの決定を擁護した。

Sense（1）

An abbot who is exempt from diocesan control, and acts with papal authority.