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Meaning of dubia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.
    plural, plural-normally
  2. A dubia roach.

Examples

“The dubia began as a private letter, as is usual with such requests for doctrinal clarity. Francis offered no reply.”
“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.”
“On July 10, Cardinal Burke and other leading traditionalist cardinals sent a letter to Francis known as a “dubia” that conveyed their concerns about the Synod, and demanded that he clear up, among other issues, the blessing of same-sex unions.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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