I. -lər, -ˌlär adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin capitularis, from capitulum ecclesiastical chapter, meeting place of canons — more at chapter
1. : of or relating to an ecclesiastical chapter : capitulary
capitular estates
2.
[New Latin capitul um + English -ar ]
: of or relating to a capitulum
II. noun
( -s )
1. : capitulary 1
2.
[Medieval Latin capitulare, literally, document divided into sections]
: a law or canon of a chapter or council
3. : a member of a chapter