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ec·cle·si·as·ti·cal law
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canon law, ecclesiastical lawnoun
the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church
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ecclesiastical law
Canon law (from Ancient Greek: κανών, kanon, a 'straight measuring rod, ruler') is a set of ordinances and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority (church leadership) for the government of a Christian organization or church and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law, or operational policy, governing the Catholic Church (both the Latin Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches), the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the individual national churches within the Anglican Communion. The way that such church law is legislated, interpreted and at times adjudicated varies widely among these four bodies of churches. In all three traditions, a canon was originally a rule adopted by a church council; these canons formed the foundation of canon law.
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ecclesiastical law
Ecclesiastical law is the body of laws and regulations established by the church, primarily the Christian churches, to govern its internal operations, including the behavior of clergy and the conduct of church-related activities. These laws may include issues of church governance, the rights and duties of ministers, the conduct of liturgy and worship, the administration of sacraments, and the relationships among various bodies and authorities within the church. Ecclesiastical law is separate from secular law, although in some jurisdictions it may be recognized and enforced by secular courts. Some ecclesiastical laws may also have implications for civil law, such as laws concerning marriage and religious property.
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The numerical value of ecclesiastical law in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
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The numerical value of ecclesiastical law in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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