Canonical Legislation
/ˈkænənɪkəl ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Law enacted by ecclesiastical authority according to church law.
The council promulgated new canonical legislation addressing clerical conduct.
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- canonical legislation
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Commentary
Canonical legislation specifically refers to laws adopted within the framework of church governance, and thus differs from secular legislative acts.
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