CANONLAW

Canon law

The canon law of the Catholic Church is the system of laws and legal principles made and enforced by the hierarchical authorities of the Church to regulate its external organization and government and to order and direct the activities of Catholics toward the mission of the Church.

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canon law

Noun

  1. The law of the church, religious law.
    Canon law determines who is declared a saint.
  2. A regulation in church law.
    The canon law on this matter conflicts with several other canon laws.


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