Decretals
Britishplural noun
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For examples of it, the Bolognese Law Books, Decretals, and such-like, afford frequent illustration.
From Illuminated Manuscripts by Bradley, John William
He gives Innocent's views, and quotes what authority he can find for them in the Digest and Decretals.
From Mediaeval Socialism by Jarrett, Bede
Pope Nicholas I, in 866, opposed the use of torture as barbaric, and the pseudo-Isidorian Decretals take the same position in regard to it.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
Hence the Apostolic Constitutions, the Decretals, the Apostles' and the Athanasian Creeds, and all the profitable relics of saints and martyrs.
From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)
Decretals, decisions on points of ecclesiastical administration or discipline.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various
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