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canonist

/ˈkæn.ən.ɪst/

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adjective

/ˈkæn.ən.ɪst/C2formallegalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к канонисту (специалисту по каноническому праву); связанное с изучением или толкованием церковного права.

An obsolete adjective relating to a canonist (an expert in canon law); pertaining to the study or interpretation of ecclesiastical law.

  1. Pertaining to accepted rules or principlesC2formal

    Relating to or characteristic of a set of rules, principles, or standards that are widely accepted as authoritative or axiomatic.

    ruКанонический

    • The canonist approach to ethics relies on established moral doctrines.
    • His arguments were based on canonist interpretations of legal texts.
    • The scholar's canonist views shaped the entire field of study.

    Synonymsacceptedauthoritativecanonicalnormativeprescriptivestandard

Forms
  • more canonist comparative form
  • most canonist superlative form

noun

/ˈkæn.ən.ɪst/C2formallegal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее специалиста или эксперта в области канонического права, свода законов и правил, установленных церковной властью.

A noun referring to a specialist or expert in canon law, the body of laws and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority.

  1. Specialist in canon lawC2formal

    An expert or scholar who specializes in the study and interpretation of canon law, the legal system of the Christian church.

    ruСпециалист по каноническому праву

    • The canonist was consulted on the validity of the marriage.
    • A renowned canonist wrote a treatise on church governance.
    • The council included several canonists to advise on legal matters.
Forms
  • canonists plural form
  • canonists' possessive plural form
  • canonist's possessive singular form