Definition of Decretal

1. a. Appertaining to a decree; containing a decree; as, a decretal epistle.

2. n. 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.

Definition of Decretal

1. Adjective. Pertaining to a decree. ¹

2. Noun. A papal decree. ¹

3. Noun. (rare) Any decree or pronounced instruction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decretal

1. a papal edict [n -S]

Medical Definition of Decretal

1. 1. 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. 2. The collection of ecclesiastical decrees and decisions made, by order of Gregory IX, in 1234, by St. Raymond of Pennafort. Origin: LL. Decretale, neut. Of L. Decretalis. See Decretal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decretal

decrepitatons
decrepitly
decrepitness
decrepitude
decrepitudes
decrepity
decrescendi
decrescendo
decrescendoed
decrescendoing
decrescendos
decrescent
decrescents
decretage
decretages
decretal (current term)
decretals
decretion
decretist
decretists
decretive
decretorial
decretorily
decretory
decrew
decrewed
decrewing
decrews
decrial
decrials

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