What does "canon law" mean?

The law of the church, religious law.

Canon law

Common synonyms include: ecclesiastical law, canon law studies, canonical jurisprudence, canonical law, canonical norm, canons.

noun

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Noun

1
The law of the church, religious law. uncountable
"Canon law determines who is declared a saint."
2
the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church wordnet
3
A regulation in church law. countable
"The canon law on this matter conflicts with several other canon laws."

"Canon law determines who is declared a saint."