Ceremonial Law
/ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A category of religious law prescribing rituals, ceremonies, and rites, often distinct from moral or civil laws within legal or theological systems.
The ceremonial law dictated the proper procedures for temple worship.
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Ceremonial law is often contrasted with moral or civil law in theological legal systems; clarity about jurisdiction and application is important when drafting.
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