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‖ urbi et orbi, advb. phr.|ˈɜːbɪ ɛt ˈɔəbɪ|
[L.]
Of papal proclamations, blessings, etc.: to the city (of Rome) and to the world. Also transf., for general information or acceptance; to everyone.
1867Chambers's Encycl. IX. 671/2 Urbi et Orbi.., a form used in the publication of papal bulls, for the purpose of signifying their formal promulgation to the entire Catholic world, as well as to the city of Rome. 1876Mrs. Tait tr. Klaczko's Two Chancellors viii. 268 These were the expressions contained in an official document of incontrovertible authority, a diplomatic manifesto which announced urbi et orbi the lofty thoughts of the Imperial Government of France. 1889M. S. Van de Velde Cosmopolitan Recoll. II. v. 165 The Conclave met; the election of Camerlingo Pecci was foreseen, it was voted without opposition, and at one p.m., March 3rd, announced urbi et orbi from the loggia of St. Peter. 1907G. W. E. Russell Pocketful of Sixpences 21 On the eve of the General Election of 1880 she [sc. Lady Burdett-Coutts] issued a proclamation, urbi et orbi, enforcing the need for a ‘strong government’. 1924J. O. Field Uncensored Recoll. xiii. 239 The great pose of Morès..was a deep-rooted hatred of England, to which sentiment he was always giving very loud and dramatic utterance, urbi et orbi. 1958Listener 27 Nov. 861/1 The familiar figure dressed in white..giving his benediction urbi et orbi from the loggia of St. Peter's. 1961Times 7 Jan. 9/3 The voice of the poet addressing himself urbi et orbi. 1973M. Bence-Jones Palaces of Raj v. 105 One of the nobles, whose bard would, every two hours of the night, proclaim urbi et orbi..his titles and honours. 1980Times 27 Dec. 3/6 The Pope's traditional Christmas homily Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world). |