decretal
Speech parts
1. decretal - Noun
2. decretal - Adjective
Meaning
Appertaining to a decree; containing a decree; as, a decretal epistle.
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.
The collection of ecclesiastical decrees and decisions made, by order of Gregory IX., in 1234, by St. Raymond of Pennafort.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
fiat
canon
rescript
law
bull
doom
ruling
appointment
provision
declaration
determination
decree
commanding
imperative
edict
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