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for 'it can be printed') is a declaration by a major superior of a

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of the

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that writings on questions of religion or morals by a member of the institute may be printed. Superiors make such declarations only after censors charged with examining the writings have granted the , a declaration of no objection. Final approval can then be given through the ('let it be printed') of the author's bishop or of the bishop of the place of publication.

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Code of Canon Law, The Means of Social Communication and Books in Particular (canons 822-832)
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