Canonical
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Pertaining to or in conformity to, the canons of the church.
— Canonical obedience. That duty which a clergyman owes to the bishop who ordained him, to the bishop in whose diocese he is beneficed, and also to the metropolitan of such bishop. Wharton.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Pertaining to, or inconformity to, the canons of the church.