canon law
nounDefinition of canon law
: the usually codified law governing a church
Examples of canon law in a Sentence
a marriage valid under Catholic canon law
Recent Examples on the Web
It would be conducted under the solemnity of canon law and held before the papal curia and Roman nobility. — National Geographic, "In 897, the corpse of a pope was exhumed—to be put on trial.," 20 Aug. 2019 The church’s canon law often worked to protect the guilty priests and frustrate the rights of victims. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego’s Catholic Bishop, D.A. urge ‘zero tolerance’ for sex abuse of minors," 13 Aug. 2019 Michael Budde, DePaul University professor of Catholic studies and political science, said the issue is rooted in the interpretation by some bishops of canon law — the rules and procedures that govern the church. — Elvia Malagón, chicagotribune.com, "Catholic bishop in Springfield: No communion for Madigan, Cullerton for supporting 'abominable' Illinois abortion rights bill," 6 June 2019 The provisions to punish them criminally are now contained in the city state’s criminal code, and are separate from the canon law which also imposes canonical penalties, such as defrocking, for predator priests worldwide. — Nicole Winfield, The Seattle Times, "Pope requires sex abuse claims be reported in Vatican City," 30 Mar. 2019 No beachside ceremonies or mountaintop nuptials: The code of canon law, straight from the Vatican, says that marriages performed by a priest are meant to be celebrated in the bride or groom’s parish church. — Julie Zauzmer, Washington Post, "Catholics can get married outdoors in two places: In Montana, and now in Baltimore," 11 June 2018 No beachside ceremonies or mountaintop nuptials: The code of canon law, straight from the Vatican, says that marriages performed by a priest are meant to be celebrated in the bride or groom's parish church. — Julie Zauzmer, chicagotribune.com, "Catholics can get married outdoors in two places: In Montana, and now in Baltimore," 16 June 2018 No beachside ceremonies or mountaintop nuptials: The code of canon law, straight from the Vatican, says that marriages performed by a priest are meant to be celebrated in the bride or groom's parish church. — Julie Zauzmer, chicagotribune.com, "Catholics can get married outdoors in two places: In Montana, and now in Baltimore," 16 June 2018 No beachside ceremonies or mountaintop nuptials: The code of canon law, straight from the Vatican, says that marriages performed by a priest are meant to be celebrated in the bride or groom's parish church. — Julie Zauzmer, chicagotribune.com, "Catholics can get married outdoors in two places: In Montana, and now in Baltimore," 16 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'canon law.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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