Search results for: “bishops”
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Decretals
In ecclesiastical law. Canonical epistles, written by the pope alone, or by the pope and cardinals at the instance or suit of one or more persons, -for the ordering and determining some matter in controversy, and which have the authority of a law in themselves. The decretals were […]
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Decretals
In ecclesiastical law. Canonical epistles, written by the pope alone, or by the pope and cardinals at the instance or suit of one or more persons, -for the ordering and determining some matter in controversy, and which have the authority of a law in themselves. The decretals were […]
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Peculiar
While the word sometimes has an offensive meaning, its natural and usual meaning is particular or special. St. Louis M.& S.E.R. Co. v Continental Brick Co., 96 S. W. 1011, 198 Mo. 698.
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Commission
An authority to do some act, such as the authority of an agent to enter into a contract or the authority of an officer to hold the office or title . An amount payable to an agent upon the agent performing the act contracted for. Usually expressed in terms of a percentage , but […]
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Court Of Arches
(Law Lat. curia de arcubus). In English ecclesiastical law. A court of appeal, and of original jurisdiction. The most ancient consistory court belonging to the archbishop of Canterbury for the trial of spiritual causes, the judge of which is called the dean of the arches, […]
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Episcopacy
In ecclesiastical law. A form of government by diocesan bishops; the office or condition of a bishop. …
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Convocation
An assembly of the clergy to consult upon ecclesiastical matters.
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Convocation
An assembly of the clergy to consult upon ecclesiastical matters.
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Advice and Consent
Article II, ÃÂÃÂÃÂç 2 of the Constitution gives the President the power to make Treaties and to appoint ambassadors, judges and other government officers by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate. The consent, which is obviously the operative part of […]
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Advice and Consent
Article II, ÃÂÃÂÃÂç 2 of the Constitution gives the President the power to make Treaties and to appoint ambassadors, judges and other government officers by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate. The consent, which is obviously the operative part of […]
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Court Of Convocation
In English ecclesiastical law. A convocation or ecclesiastical synod, which is in the nature of an ecclesiastical parliament. There is one for each province. They are composed, respectively, of the archbishop. all the bishops, deans, and archdeacons of their province, with one proctor, or […]
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Gravamen
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Gravamen Meaning of Gravamen The material part of a grievance , charge or complaint . Gravamen Alternative Definition (Lat.) The grievance complained of; […]
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Gravamen
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Gravamen Meaning of Gravamen The material part of a grievance , charge or complaint . Gravamen Alternative Definition (Lat.) The grievance complained of; […]
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Cardinal
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Cardinal Meaning of Cardinal In ecclesiastical law. The title given to one of the highest dignitaries of the court of Rome. Cardinals are next to the pope in dignity, and he is elected by them. There are […]
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Clericus
(Lat.) In Civil Law. Any one who has taken orders in church, of whatever rank; monks. A general term including bishops, subdeacons, readers, and cantors. Du Cange. Used, also, of those who were given up to the pursuit of letters, and who were learned therein. Also of the amanuenses of the […]