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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dubia, plural of dubium (literally “doubt”).
Noun
dubia pl (normally plural, singular dubium)
- (Roman Catholicism) A set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.
- Coordinate term: responsa
2016 November 26, Ross Douthat, “His Holiness Declines to Answer”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:The dubia began as a private letter, as is usual with such requests for doctrinal clarity. Francis offered no reply.
2021 December 18, “Celebration of old rite: Holy See responds to questions presented by bishops”, in Vatican News: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.
, →ISSN: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.]
See also
Latin
Adjective
dubia
- inflection of dubius:
- nominative/vocative feminine singular
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural
Adjective
dubiā
- ablative feminine singular of dubius
Noun
dubia
- nominative/accusative/vocative plural of dubium