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canon

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

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

Canonical, agreeable to the canons of the Church.

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

The state or quality of being canonical agreement with the canon

The office of a canon a canonry

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

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A law or rule

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

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