Ecclesiastical Court
/ɪˌklɪzɪˈæstɪkəl kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court operated by a church or ecclesiastical authority to adjudicate matters of religious law and clergy discipline.
The dispute over church property was settled in the ecclesiastical court.
Forms
- ecclesiastical courts
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Commentary
Ecclesiastical courts primarily address issues tied to church governance and canon law, making them distinct from secular courts; awareness of their limited jurisdiction is essential in legal drafting.
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