Canonization
/ˌkænənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official act or process by which a law, rule, or principle is established as authoritative, or by which a religious figure is formally declared a saint.
The canonization of the new statute clarified its authoritative status within the legal system.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, canonization often refers to formal recognition of legal norms or religious decrees as authoritative, distinct from its primarily religious meaning relating to sainthood.
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