the palace of the popes in Rome and their principal residence there since 1377, which includes administrative offices, a library, museum, etc, and is attached to the basilica of St Peter's (as modifier): the Vatican Council the authority of the Pope and the papal curia (as modifier): a Vatican edict
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Vat•i•can
(vat′i kən),USA pronunciation n.
- Also called Vat′ican Pal′ace. the chief residence of the popes in Vatican City, now also including a library, archives, art museum, apartments, and administrative offices.
- the authority and government of the pope (distinguished from the Quirinal).
- Latin vātīcānus (mōns) Vatican (hill)
- 1545–55
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