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CANON LAW

\kˈanən lˈɔː], \kˈanən lˈɔː], \k_ˈa_n_ə_n l_ˈɔː]\

Definitions of CANON LAW

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the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Regulates the discipline of the Church of Rome; being made up of various books of Decretals (q.v.), decrees of popes, and Canons of Councils.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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