capitulary
noun
ca·pit·u·lary kə-ˈpi-chə-ˌler-ē 
-ˌle-rē
plural capitularies
: a civil or ecclesiastical ordinance
also : a collection of ordinances
Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin capitulare, literally, document divided into sections, from Late Latin capitulum section, chapter — more at chapter
First Known Use
1650, in the meaning defined above
capitularies
noun
as in prohibitions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- prohibitions
- canons
- proscriptions
- restrictions
- decrees
- amendments
- statutes
- encyclicals
- regulations
- common law
- rules
- bylaws
- blue laws
- rulings
- ordinances
- enactments
- laws
- legislations
- edicts
- commandments
- directives
- constitutions
- ground rules
- dictates
- acts
- fiats
- bills
- commands
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- higher laws