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Immaculate Conception

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Definition of Immaculate Conception

1 : the conception of the Virgin Mary in which as decreed in Roman Catholic dogma her soul was preserved free from original sin by divine grace
2 : December 8 observed as a Roman Catholic feast in commemoration of the Immaculate Conception

First Known Use of Immaculate Conception

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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