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Noun: decretal di'kreetl- An authoritative order or decree; especially, a letter of the pope, determining some point or question in ecclesiastical law. The decretals form the second part of the canon law
Adjective: decretal di'kreetl- Appertaining to a decree; containing a decree
"a decretal epistle"
Derived forms: decretals Encyclopedia: Decretal |