Imprimatur

ENZH

What Does Imprimatur Mean?

  • 批准
  • 印刷许可
  • 印刷批准

Imprimatur Pronunciation

/ɪmˈprɪməˌtɔːr/

Imprimatur Definition

noun

Definition

An official license or permission to publish or print a book, especially in the context of ecclesiastical or religious texts.

In ZH

一种官方许可或允许,尤其是涉及教会或宗教文本的出版或印刷。

How to Use Imprimatur in a Sentence

  • The author received an imprimatur from the church for his latest book.
  • Before publication, the manuscript must have an imprimatur from the editorial board.
  • The imprimatur is essential for ensuring the integrity of religious texts.
  • In some countries, an imprimatur is necessary for any printed material.
  • She was proud to have her work bear the official imprimatur of the academy.

Cultural Notes

In Catholic tradition, an imprimatur is a declaration that a book is free from doctrinal or moral error, often necessary for theological works.