exequatur noun. [ɛksɪ'kweɪtǝ] E17.
[Latin, 3rd person sing. pres. subjunct. of exequi (see EXECUTE) = let him or her perform.]
1. Roman Catholic Church. A government's authorization for a bishop to exercise his office in its territory, or for any papal enactment to take effect there; a claim by a government that such authorization is required or can be withheld. E17.

2. An official recognition of a consul by a foreign government, authorizing him or her to exercise office. L18.

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