Definition of Canonical

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Canonical
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    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.