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canonist

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can·on·ist  (kn-nst)
n.
A person specializing in canon law.
canon·istic, canon·isti·cal adj.
canonist [ˈkænənɪst]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a specialist in canon law
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.canonist - a specialist in canon law
specialiser, specialist, specializer - an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
Adj.1.canonist - pertaining to or characteristic of a body of rules and principles accepted as axiomatic; e.g. "canonist communism"


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