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Elements of a possible solution
Issue Alternative Comment Support Oppose
Which verb to use - calls itself
- is called
simplest choice with fewest "overtones" of meaning; does suggest "official name" without actually using the word "official" Richardshusr
- titles itself
- is titled
this verb is a bit unusual; tries to convey the sense of "official name" without actually using that specific word NancyHeise
- refers to itself
- is referred to as
does not convey the sense of "official name" unless used in conjunction with "in official documents" or "in official contexts" Richardshusr
uses the name does not convey the sense of "official name" unless used in conjunction with "in official documents" or "in official contexts" Richardshusr
Reflexivity active voice makes a specific statement of what the Church calls itself Richardshusr
passive voice makes a statement of what other parties call the Church and is ambiguous as to what the Church calls itself Richardshusr
Use of the word "official" "officially called" states that the "official name" of the church is "the Catholic Church" Gimmetrow,
Soidi,
Defteri
"in official documents" makes the statement that the church uses "the Catholic Church" in official documents but does not go so far as to assert that this phrase is the one and only "official name" Richardshusr
"in official contexts" makes the same statement as "in official documents" but broadens it to contexts such as treaties and press releases Richardshusr
"in official usage" Defteri, Richardshusr
Weakening words "prefers" an active voice verb that is probably non-disputed
this preference is well-documented in the sources and no other preference is mentioned in any source provided to date
Richardshusr Xandar gives the impression that RCC is the proper name and that Catholic Church is sometimes used.
"strongly prefers" emphasizes the strength of the insistence Richardshusr
"usually",
"frequently",
"most often"
words that are generally accepted as true but argued by some to be imprecise (51% vs. 99%) NancyHeise, Richardshusr
Other alternatives "also known as" a term that usually implies an abbreviation, alias or nickname Richardshusr

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