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capitulary

(-ler′ē)

noun pl. capitularies

an ordinance or a collection of ordinances, esp. as made formerly by Frankish kings

Origin: ML capitularius < capitular

See capitulary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ca·pit·u·lar·ies

A member of an ecclesiastical or similar chapter.
a. An ecclesiastical or civil ordinance.
b. A set of such ordinances, especially those promulgated by Charlemagne and his successors.

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Origin: Medieval Latin capitulārius

Origin: , from capitulum, chapter; see chapter

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