I. kəˈnänik, -ēk adjective
Etymology: Late Latin canonicus one living under a rule — more at canon (clergyman)
1. : canonical
canonic rights
2. : of, relating to, or resembling a musical canon
tonal balance is important in all canonic writing — Walter Piston
II. noun
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Etymology: Late Latin canonicus belonging to the canon of Scripture, from Latin, according to rule — more at canon (clergyman)
1. : a system of philosophical or logical canons ; especially : Epicurean logic
2. : a person in canonical orders