canonical obedience

Noun

uncountable

(Christianity) The obedience, as regulated by the canons, of one ecclesiastic to another of higher rank.

Japanese Meaning

（キリスト教において）教会法に則り、下位の聖職者が上位の聖職者に従う行為、またはその従順さを指す。

The newly appointed bishop emphasized the importance of canonical obedience in maintaining unity within the diocese.

新たに任命された司教は、教会法に基づく服従が教区内の一致を維持するうえで重要であると強調した。

Sense（1）

(Christianity) The obedience, as regulated by the canons, of one ecclesiastic to another of higher rank.