Decretal meaning
A decree, especially a papal letter giving a decision on a point or question of canon law.
noun
Of or containing a decree.
adjective
A decree.
noun
A decree issued by the pope on some matter of ecclesiastical discipline.
noun
Any collection of such decrees, formerly a part of canon law.
noun
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Origin of decretal
Middle English from Old French decretale from Late Latin dēcrētālis fixed by decree from Latin dēcrētum principle, decision decree