ecclesiastical laws

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Body of laws that are derived from canon law and civil law, administered by ecclesiastical courts. Ecclesiastical laws govern the rules and doctrine of a specific church. Examples are the laws of the Anglican church.
ecclesiastical laws
Accepted term: 17-Mar-2025