Definitions for canon law
canon law

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1. canon law, ecclesiastical lawnoun

   the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church

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1. canon lawnoun

   The law of the church, religious law.

2. canon lawnoun

   A regulation in church law.

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1. Canon 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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1. canon law

   Canon law is a set of rules and regulations established by religious authorities, particularly the Catholic Church, for governing and managing religious practices, behaviors, and organizational structures within the Church. It also includes procedures for addressing disputes or offenses within the religious community. This system of law is not universally recognized and is separate from secular law, applying mainly to those within the particular religious institution.

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1. Canon law

   Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Christian organization and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law governing the Catholic Church, the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Anglican Communion of churches. The way that such church law is legislated, interpreted and at times adjudicated varies widely among these three bodies of churches. In all three traditions, a canon was originally a rule adopted by a council; these canons formed the foundation of canon law.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of canon law in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of canon law in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of canon law in a Sentence

1. Hans Zollner:

   This meeting is not just about nice words and a change of cultures, we also need something that clarifies what happens to a bishop if he doesn't comply with canon law and enforce it.

2. Fernando Altemeyer:

   Zika has put humanity in crisis and if it worsens it will force the Church to make a decision on saving human life versus saving its own dogma ... There is no easy answer, there really is nothing in canon law to act as a guide, zika is putting at risk the most innocent - unborn children - so it would be entirely adequate that the Church shift its position on contraceptives for this case.

3. Peter Kleigel:

   We're convinced that this appointment is not correct because, following canon law, a bishop must be well-regarded, we need a bishop who's credible.