canon law

English

Noun

canon law (countable and uncountable, plural canon laws)

1. The law of the church, religious law.

   Canon law determines who is declared a saint.

2. A regulation in church law.

   The canon law on this matter conflicts with several other canon laws.

Translations

Translations

• French: droit canon (fr) m, droit canonique (fr) m
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