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dubia

dubia noun: a set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.

Noun (1)

dubia pl (normally plural, singular dubium)

  1. (plural, plural-normally) A set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.
    • The dubia began as a private letter, as is usual with such requests for doctrinal clarity. Francis offered no reply.2016 November 26, Ross Douthat, “His Holiness Declines to Answer”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
    • Eleven dubia, have been raised regarding the application of the Motu proprio Traditionis custodes through which in July 2021 Pope Francis promulgated new norms regarding the use of the liturgical books in use prior to the reform enacted by the Second Vatican Council.2021 December 18, “Celebration of old rite: Holy See responds to questions presented by bishops”, in Vatican News

Noun (2)

dubia (plural dubias)

  1. A dubia roach.

Forms of dubia

singulardubium
pluraldubias

Origin of dubia

Borrowed from Latin dubia, plural of dubium (literally “doubt”).

Phrases with dubia

Questions about dubia

What does dubia mean?
Dubia means a set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.
What part of speech is dubia?
Dubia is a noun.
What is the plural of dubia?
The plural of dubia is dubias.

Words near dubia in the dictionary

  1. dubersome
  2. dubes
  3. Dubey
  4. Dubeys
  5. Dubhe
  6. dubia
  7. dubia roach
  8. dubia roaches
  9. Dubiel
  10. Dubiels
  11. dubieties

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