decretal

de·cre·tal

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Definitions of decretal word

noun decretal a papal edict on doctrine or church law 3
adjective decretal of or relating to a decretal or a decree 3
adjective decretal of or containing a decree 3
noun decretal a decree 3
noun decretal a decree issued by the pope on some matter of ecclesiastical discipline 3
noun decretal any collection of such decrees, formerly a part of canon law 3

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin dēcrētālis fixed by decree, equivalent to dēcrēt(um) decree + -ālis -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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