rotulus

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noun A roll of parchment or papyrus that was written on to make a permanent record

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The common revenue of the College of Cardinals is now inconsiderable; hence the rotulus cardinalicius, or dividend paid yearly to the cardinals resident in Rome, is comparatively small.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
A messenger was immediately dispatched with a circular (rotulus) to announce the death of a member to all the affiliated monasteries, where the name was inserted in the dead list (see NECROLOGIES) for constant commemoration; these lists were, like the earlier diptychs

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
(rotulus) was sent to each newly-elected pope with a request for the confirmation and increase of the privileges.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913
Diplomaticus), a medieval manuscript volume or roll (rotulus) containing transcriptions of original documents relating to the foundation, privileges, and legal rights of ecclesiastical establishments, municipal corporations, industrial associations, institutions of learning, and private families.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913