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excommunicative

UK
/ˌɛks.kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv/
US
/ˌɛks.kəˈmjun.ɪ.kə.tɪv/

Translations

excommunicativeadjective
more excommunicative
Comp.
most excommunicative
Super.
UK
/ˌɛks.kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv/
US
/ˌɛks.kəˈmjun.ɪ.kə.tɪv/
The excommunicative decree was issued by the church.
Отлучающий указ был издан церковью.
Synonyms
ostracizing
exiling
shunning
disfellowshipping
banishing

Definitions

excommunicativeadjective
Relating to or involving the act of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
The excommunicative decree was issued by the church leaders after the member repeatedly violated church doctrines.
Having the power or authority to excommunicate.
Under canon law, only the most excommunicative officials could impose such a severe penalty.
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