Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-kreet-l]
- /dɪˈkrit l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-kreet-l]
- /dɪˈkrit l/
Definitions of decretals word
- noun plural decretals a compilation of decretals, esp the authoritative compilation (Liber Extra) of Gregory IX (1234) which forms part of the Corpus Juris Canonici 3
- adjective decretals pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a decree or decrees. 1
- noun decretals a papal decree authoritatively determining some point of doctrine or church law. 1
- noun decretals Decretals, the body or collection of such decrees as a part of the canon law. 1
- noun decretals Plural form of decretal. 1
- noun decretals plural of decretal. 0
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Origin of decretals
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin dēcrētālis fixed by decree, equivalent to dēcrēt(um) decree + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Decretals
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decretals popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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