immaculate conception

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Catholicism}} The [[doctrine]], in the [[Roman]] [[Catholic Church]], that the [[Virgin Mary]] was [[conceive]]d biologically but free from [[original sin]].
2. {{lb|en|Roman Catholicism}} December 8th (The ''Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary'').
3. {{lb|en|proscribed}} The conception or incarnation of [[Jesus]] as viewed by those who believe that he was conceived without sin.
4. {{lb|en|Roman Catholicism}} {{n-g|A [[title]] of}} Mary, {{n-g|in particular reference to her unique status with regard to the aforementioned doctrine.}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal|proscribed|often|lower case}} Any [[virgin birth]] or an event likened to one.

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