Divines
/ˈdɪv.aɪnz/
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- (n.) Clergy or theologians, especially those who interpret or expound religious law or doctrine.
The divines gathered to discuss the legal implications of the new church ordinance.
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In legal contexts, 'divines' often refers specifically to religious legal scholars or clergy involved in interpreting canon law; distinguish this from the adjective or verb forms.
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