About The Word Decretal
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Decretal
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What's The Definition Of Decretal?Synonyms | Synonyms for Decretal: Related Terms | Find terms related to Decretal: See Also | Decretal In Webster's Dictionary \De*cre"tal\, a. [L. decretalis, fr. decretum. See
{Decree}.]
Appertaining to a decree; containing a decree; as, a decretal
epistle. --Ayliffe.
\De*cre"tal\, n. [LL. decretale, neut. of L. decretalis. See {Decretal}, a.] 1. (R. C. Ch.) An authoritative order or decree; especially, a letter of the pope, determining some point or question in ecclesiastical law. The decretals form the second part of the canon law. 2. (Canon Law) The collection of ecclesiastical decrees and decisions made, by order of Gregory IX., in 1234, by St. Raymond of Pennafort. |
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