Six Articles, Law Of
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Definition
Six Articles, Law of, (English) made in 1539 by 31 Hen. 8, c. 14. This famous Act was styled 'An Act for abolishing Diversity of Opinions,' and it enforced conformity to six of the strongest points in the Romish religion (being the real presence, communion in one kind for the laity, celibacy of the clergy, sanctity of vows, private masses, and auricular confession), under the penalty of death in case of offence, amended by 32 Hen. 8, c. 10, which required conviction to be on the oath of twelve men, and repealed by 1 Eliz. c. 1, 4 Reeves, 278.
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