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canon law

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Description

The study of the legal organisation and system of the Catholic Church. Body of laws including rights, set of rules and obligations elaborated by the ecclesiastical authority. Canon Law regulates Catholic Church as independent entity and the relations between the religious institution and external organisations.

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Catholic law

canonical law

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