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de·cre·tal
I. \də̇ˈkrēd.əl, dēˈ-, -ētəl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English decretale, from Middle French, from Late Latin decretalis, from decretalis, adjective
1. : an authoritative order : decree; especially : a papal epistle replying to some question concerning general ecclesiastical law
2. decretals plural : the collection of papal decrees forming the second part of the body of canon law
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Latin decretalis, from Latin decretum decree + -alis -al
1. : relating to or containing a decree
< a decretal epistle >
2. obsolete : having the binding effect of a decree
3. obsolete : decisive, final |