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ecclesiastical law
 

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Noun ecclesiastical law has 1 sense
  1. canon law, ecclesiastical law - the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church
    --1 is a kind of law, jurisprudence

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Ecclesiastical Law

Definition:

Ecclesiastical law refers to the body of laws and regulations governing the practices, customs, and governance of religious organizations, specifically the Christian Church.

Senses:

  1. Specifically pertains to the canon law of the Roman Catholic Church.
  2. Refers to the legal framework followed by various Protestant denominations.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The priest studied ecclesiastical law at the seminary to gain a deeper understanding of the regulations of the Church.
  2. The ecclesiastical law dictates the procedures for electing a new Pope.
  3. Under ecclesiastical law, marriages conducted by ordained clergy members are considered valid in the eyes of the Church.

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