Clementines

British  

/ ˈklɛmənˌtiːnz, -ˌtaɪnz /

plural noun

1. RC Church an official compilation of decretals named after Clement V and issued in 1317 which forms part of the Corpus Juris Canonici

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Example Sentences

McDonald’s has tried several healthier sides as non-French fry options in its kids’ Happy Meals: Low-fat Go-Gurt was added recently, and Clementines, bananas, and other fruits are being tested starting this fall.

From Time • Aug. 14, 2014

But he knows also that he is by far the best fund raiser, and indeed almost the only capable man, in the Clementines, a small and not very notable Midwestern order.

From Time Magazine Archive

Extract of a letter from Peter to James, prefixed to the Clementines.

From The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old by English, George Bethune

As to the Sext and Clementines they are merely additional commentaries on supplementary collections of decrees.

From Illuminated Manuscripts by Bradley, John William

These conditions were exactly filled by the orthodox Beghards and Beguines, who, since their temporary persecution after the publication of the Clementines, had continued to prosper and to enjoy the donations of the pious.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles