Reformverein.
An association formed in 1862, having for its object the unification of Germany under the leadership of Austria.
Régale.
The right of the French Kings to present to benefices falling vacant during a vacancy in the diocese to which they belonged, and to enjoy the revenues of vacant sees. The question of the exercise of this right caused a somewhat acrimonious discussion between Louis XIV and Innocent XI in 1681, and led to the publication of Bossuet’s “Declaration of the Clergy of France.”
Regiam Majestatem.
A collection of the ancient laws of Scotland, said to have been compiled by order of David I. Its authenticity is disputed.
Regicides.
The name given by the Royalists to the signatories of the death-warrant of Charles I.
Regimen Militantis, Bull.
The Bull of Paul III, issued in 1540, giving the Papal approval to the rules of the Society of Jesus, as drawn up by Loyola.