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The greatest block today in the way of woman's emancipation is the church, the canon law, the Bible and the priesthood.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Meaning of "canon law" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CANON LAW

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANON LAW

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WHAT DOES CANON LAW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Canon law

Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of a Christian organization or church and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law governing the Catholic Church, the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Anglican Communion of churches. The way that such church law is legislated, interpreted and at times adjudicated varies widely among these three bodies of churches. In all three traditions, a canon was originally a rule adopted by a church council; these canons formed the foundation of canon law.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANON LAW

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WORDS THAT END LIKE CANON LAW

administrative law
association law
case law
common law
court of law
criminal law
crown law
employment law
go to law
international law
maritime law
matter of law
question of law
Roman law
rule of law
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Stefan-Boltzmann law
the law
the unwritten law
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Synonyms and antonyms of canon law in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «canon law» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANON LAW

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Translator English - Chinese

教会法
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

derecho canónico
570 millions of speakers

English

canon law
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कैनन कानून
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القانون الكنسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

каноническое право
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

direito Canônico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্যানন আইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

droit canon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Undang-undang kanon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kirchenrecht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

教会法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교회법
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Canon law
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

luật kế thừa thuận vị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நியதிச் சட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिद्धांत कायदा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kanun kanunu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diritto canonico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prawo kanoniczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

канонічне право
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dreptul canonic
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

εκκλησιαστικό δίκαιο
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Canon wet
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

kanonisk rätt
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

kirkerett
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about canon law

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3 QUOTES WITH «CANON LAW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word canon law.
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Roger Mahony
Canon law itself says for one case of guilt, a priest can be dismissed from the clerical state. One.
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Abbe Pierre
After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as canon law at that time still permitted.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
The greatest block today in the way of woman's emancipation is the church, the canon law, the Bible and the priesthood.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANON LAW»

Discover the use of canon law in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to canon law and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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An Introduction to Canon Law
This valuable book, which has been updated to reflect changes and adaptations in canon law and new resources in the field, offers an introductory orientation of all of canon law.
James A. Coriden, 2004
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New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law
An entirely new and comprehensive commentary by canon lawyers from North America and Europe, with a revised English translation of the Code.
John P. Beal, James A. Coriden, Thomas Joseph Green, 2000
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The History of Medieval Canon Law in the Classical Period, ...
This latest volume in the ongoing History of Medieval Canon Law series covers the period from Gratian's initial teaching of canon law during the 1120s to just before the promulgation of the Decretals of Pope Gregory IX in 1234.
Wilfried Hartmann, Kenneth Pennington, 2008
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The Spirit of Classical Canon Law
Illuminating the basic nature of the canon, this work explores the roles of moral, social, political, and religious values in the laws' development through the seventeenth century.
R. H. Helmholz, 2010
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Canon Law and the Christian Community: The Role of Law in ...
Many Catholics dismiss canon law as irrelevant to the modern Church.
Clarence Gallagher, 1978
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Canon Law and Cloistered Women: Periculoso and Its ...
This text surveys precedents for Periculoso and some of the problems Boniface VIII hoped to solve, and it analyzes the commentary and attempts to enforce the decree.
Elizabeth M. Makowski, 1999
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The History of Byzantine and Eastern Canon Law to 1500
This newest volume in the History of Medieval Canon Law series surveys the history of Byzantine and Eastern canon law.
Wilfried Hartmann, Kenneth Pennington, 2012
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Surprised By Canon Law: 150 Questions Laypeople Ask About ...
This practical guide to the Code provides answers to a range of questions, from “Can the pope resign?” to the more sensitive query “Do you have the right to tell your bishop what the diocese needs?” In straightforward language the ...
Pete Vere, Michael Trueman, 2004
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Roman Canon Law in the Church of England: Six Essays
ISBN 1-886363-57-9. Cloth. $65. * Reprint of six essays that proclaim the authority of Roman canon law over the English Ecclesiastical Courts. These essays were originally published in the English Historical Review and Law Quarterly Review.
Frederic William Maitland, 1898
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Roman Canon Law in Reformation England
Both a companion to and development of Maitland's celebrated Roman Canon Law in Medieval England.
R. H. Helmholz, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANON LAW»

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First cousin marriages in Pakistani communities leading to 'appalling …
I will just put it on the record that it is, in fact, against British law and against canon law to marry your first cousin. Baroness Flather also raised ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Controversial Chilean bishop's appointment continues to divide …
But the Catholics of Osorno say the baggage he brings objectively disqualifies him in canon law from being their shepherd. They point to his ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
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Mt. Pleasant priest placed on leave for behavior violations
Heames began canon law studies at Gregorian University in Rome in 2009, where he was a student until 2012, and was assigned to St. Mary's ... «The Morning Sun, Jul 15»
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Letter: Same-sex marriage critics should consider alternatives
If Christians want to keep the sacredness in getting married, then follow your church's canon law. Enter into the sacrament of matrimony and ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
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Anna Nolan: I know just how you feel Pippa ... I wasn't picked to be a …
... depending to how devout the family is. According to canon law: "In so far as possible, a person being baptised is to be assigned a sponsor. «Herald, Jul 15»
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Is it time for no fault divorce?
As early as 1644, John Milton, poet and statesman, and himself a party to an unhappy marriage, had cause to question the niceties of Canon Law on the subject ... «Family Law Week, Jul 15»
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New pastorate and a new career
After working in canon law, or church law, and other positions he says he was called to a different career. Father Tim says he is happy to be in ... «ABC 10 News NOW, Jul 15»
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Alabama Supreme Court Lawyer Calls Upon Judges to Punish the …
Instead of appellate law (his legal specialty, according to his LinkedIn profile), he should have gone into canon law and worked for someone ... «Ring of Fire, Jul 15»
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Episcopal Church confirms change in law to allow same-sex …
Delegates at TEC's general convention in Salt Lake City, Utah voted overwhelmingly in favour of amending canon law so that instead of ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
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Baptist wife wanted to lay hands on husband
But, because canon law prohibits it, she was unable to be among the supporting priests who laid on hands while Mr Glenny was ordained. «Church Times, Jul 15»

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