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decretal

/dɪˈkriːtəl/

decretalnoun

decretals

/dɪˈkriːtəl/

Translations

The decretal was issued by the Pope to address the issue.

Декреталия была издана Папой для решения вопроса.

Definitions

A papal decree concerning a point of canon law.

The bishop referred to the decretal to resolve the dispute over church practices.

Synonyms

decretaladjective

more decretal

Comp.

most decretal

Super.

/dɪˈkriːtəl/

Translations

The decretal decision was final and binding.

Декретальное решение было окончательным и обязательным.

Definitions

Relating to a decree or decrees, especially those issued by a pope or an ecclesiastical authority.

The decretal decisions of the council were binding on all members of the church.

Issued or pronounced by decree; having the force of a formal order.

The governor's decretal proclamation immediately took effect throughout the province.

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