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apostolicity
nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐpuʃtuliˈsiðaðɨ/a·pos·to·li·ci·da·de
Definition
1The quality or condition of being apostolic; especially, in Catholic theology, the characteristic of the Church that links it directly to the apostles through the unbroken succession of bishops.
Usage examples
“Apostolicity is one of the four marks of the Catholic Church, according to the Creed.”
“Episcopal succession ensures the apostolicity of the Church.”