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decretal

de·cre·tal [ di krt'l ] (plural dec·re·tals)


noun 
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papal decree: a papal decree or edict that relates to an aspect of Roman Catholic law or doctrine

[14th century. < late Latin decretale< Latin decret-, past participle of decernere "decide, pronounce a decision"]

de·cre·tal adjective
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