uncanonically
Americanadverb
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in a way that does not conform to what is authorized or to what is generally recognized or accepted.
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in a way that does not conform to a canon, or an established body of texts, films, laws, etc.
Example Sentences
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When Samuel David failed to win the contest, he promptly charged that it had been uncanonically conducted.
From Time Magazine Archive
His principle evidently was, that it was far better for men to be uncanonically saved than canonically damned.
From A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield by Ryle, John Charles
It appears that the Sacristan of St. Ouen fell most uncanonically in love with a lady who dwelt on the other side of the Robec.
From The Story of Rouen by Cook, Theodore Andrea, Sir
It had been the name of Brian Vereker's young bride, and had been bestowed, uncanonically linked with that of a saint of blameless antecedents, upon the first baby which had arrived at the Rectory.
From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian
If it was not—if the council had wrongfully or uncanonically condemned the successor of Peter—how could it be infallible? and when should its legislation in any other particulars be indisputable?
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter
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