Meanings
nounecclesiastical law (countable and uncountable, plural ecclesiastical laws)
plural ecclesiastical laws
- countableuncountablelawThe body of legal rules and regulations derived from canon and civil law, and enforced by a religious institution, governing the internal affairs, doctrine, and discipline of a Christian church.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounthe body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church
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ecclesiastical law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ecclesiastical%20law
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