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canonical

ca·non·i·cal [ kə nónnik'l ] or ca·non·i·c [ kə nónnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. arts of canon of works: relating to or belonging to the biblical canon or a canon of artistic works established as genuine and complete

2. religion following canon law: conforming to or authorized by canon law

3. conforming to general principles: conforming to accepted principles or standard practice

4. christianity of cathedral or regular canons: relating to members of the clergy who are canons

5. music of musical canon: relating to a musical canon, or sung or played in a canon

[15th century. < medieval Latin canonicalis< Latin canon (see canon1)]

ca·non·i·cal·ly adverb
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