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Cautelam, Absoluto Ad

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a term of the canon law. When a priest is under sentence of excommunication or interdict, from which he appeals, he is obliged to obtain letters of absolution ad cautelam, to enable him to celebrate, pending the hearing of the appeal.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cautelam, Absoluto Ad'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cautelam-absoluto-ad.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.