DECRETAL


Meaning of DECRETAL in English

n. 1 a papal decree. 2 (in pl.) a collection of these, forming part of canon law.

[ ME f. med.L decretale f. LL (epistola) decretalis (letter) of decree f. L decernere: see DECREE ]

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