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1. (adj.) decretal
pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a decree.
2. (n.) decretal
a papal decree authoritatively determining some point of doctrine or church law.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < OF < LL dēcrētālis fixed by decree = L dēcrēt(um)decree+-ālis -al1)
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1. (adj) decretal
appertaining to a decree; containing a decree; as, a decretal epistle
2. (adj) decretal
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
3. (adj) decretal
the collection of ecclesiastical decrees and decisions made, by order of Gregory IX., in 1234, by St. Raymond of Pennafort
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