'apostolic' definitions:

Definition of 'apostolic'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings [syn: apostolic, apostolical]
adjective
Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles; "papal dispensation" [syn: papal, apostolic, apostolical, pontifical]