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canon

canon [Greek kanōn rod, measuring line, rule] 1 a : a regulation or doctrine decreed by a church council

Canon

Canon [fr. Kavwv, Gk., a rule], a law or ordinance of the Church; also a residentiary member of a

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canonic

Of or pertaining to a canon established by or according to a canon or canons

Canonize

declare a deceased person a saint to put in the catalogue of saints as Thomas a Becket was canonized

Canonicate

The office of a canon a canonry

Canonicals

The dress prescribed by canon2 to be worn by a clergyman when officiating Sometimes any distinctive professional dress

canon

A law or rule

Canon law

Canon law. When Christian communities formed themselves into congregations ('kklhoiai), certain resolutions were agreed upon for their government; these

canon law

canon law : a body of religious law governing the conduct of members of a particular faith ;esp :

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