canon law

uncountable countable

(uncountable) The law of the church, religious law. / (countable) A regulation in church law.

Japanese Meaning

教会法（教会や宗教組織に関する法体系、宗教的な規律） / 教会法の中の規定または条例

Many legal historians study canon law to trace the development of church courts.

多くの法制史家は教会法を研究して、教会裁判所の発展をたどっている。

Sense（1）

(uncountable) The law of the church, religious law.

Canon law determines who is declared a saint.

Sense（2）

(countable) A regulation in church law.

The canon law on this matter conflicts with several other canon laws.

canon laws

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