What does the term Immaculate Conception refer to?

[SirKnight2007]

I would like to know what the term Immaculate Conception refers to. I have heard many different explanations, but would like to hear an authoritative explanation from an Apologist.

Thank you.

SirKnight2007

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should give you the answers that you need. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly. **Recommended Reading:
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• Immaculate Conception and Assumption
• Mary: Ever Virgin (Fathers)*
• Mary: Full of Grace (Fathers)*
• Mary: Mother of God (Fathers)*
• ’Brethren of the Lord’
• Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae
• Burial Box of St. James Found?
  

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• Refuting the Attack on Mary, Father Mateo