Capitulary

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of an ecclesiastical chapter
  2. 2
    A set of decrees, especially those made by the Frankish kings
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to a chapter, in its various senses.
  2. 2
    Of or related to the Capitoulate of Toulouse.

    "In mid-sixteenth century, the Conseil Général assembled almost eighty men and was, in fact, a remnant of the general assemblies held during the period of the medieval commune; but its functions were mostly limited to a ceremonial hearing of the municipal deliberations and the supervision of the capitulary election."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter wordnet

Synonyms

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acolytebeadlecanonicalcapitularcapitularchurchly

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"In mid-sixteenth century, the Conseil Général assembled almost eighty men and was, in fact, a remnant of the general assemblies held during the period of the medieval commune; but its functions were mostly limited to a ceremonial hearing of the municipal deliberations and the supervision of the capitulary election."

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