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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)
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