Ordinary Magisterium

Ordinary magisterium may refer to:

  • A category of officials in the Roman Republic. See Magistratus.
  • The bishops of the Catholic Church in their role as teachers. When the bishops teach something with unanimity, they are referred to as the ordinary and universal magisterium; see Infallibility of the Church, and Magisterium.

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