Curia

/ˈkjʊriə/
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Other forms: Curiae; Curias

Definitions of Curia
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
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    type of:
    administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization
    the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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