capitulary

[kuh-pich-uh-ler-ee]

adjective

pertaining to a chapter, especially to an ecclesiastical one.

noun, plural ca·pit·u·lar·ies.

a member of a chapter, especially of an ecclesiastical one.

Often capitularies. an ordinance or law of a Frankish sovereign.

Origin of capitulary

1640–50; < Late Latin capitulārius, equivalent to capitul(um) (see capitular) + Latin -ārius -ary

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Historical Examples of capitulary

Feudalism claimed its new rights in the capitulary of Quierzy-sur-Oise in 857; the rights of the monarchy began to dwindle in 877.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7
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Charlemagne's capitulary, De Villis, instructions to his stewards on the management of his estates.
Medieval People
Eileen Edna Power
These scenes replete with dignity, took place in that Capitulary Hall now so shamefully defiled.
Led Astray and The Sphinx
Octave Feuillet

British Dictionary definitions for capitulary

capitulary

noun plural -laries

any of the collections of ordinances promulgated by the Frankish kings (8th–10th centuries ad)

Word Origin for capitulary

C17: from Medieval Latin capitulāris; see capitular

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