Legal Definition and Related Resources of Canonist

One learned in ecclesiastical law .

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What does Canonist mean in American Law?

The definition of Canonist in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A professor of, or other expert in, canon law.

Meaning of Canonist in the Past

One well versed in canon or ecclesiastical law. [1]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about canonist is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including canonist.

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