capitulary

[ kuh-pich-uh-ler-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, plural ca·pit·u·lar·ies.

capitulary

/ kəˈpɪtjʊlərɪ /

any of the collections of ordinances promulgated by the Frankish kings (8th–10th centuries ad )

1640–50; < Late Latin capitulārius, equivalent to capitul ( um ) ( capitular ) + Latin -ārius -ary

C17: from Medieval Latin capitulāris; see capitular

Feudalism claimed its new rights in the capitulary of Quierzy-sur-Oise in 857; the rights of the monarchy began to dwindle in 877.

Charlemagne's capitulary, De Villis, instructions to his stewards on the management of his estates.

These scenes replete with dignity, took place in that Capitulary Hall now so shamefully defiled.

He elaborately defined their functions in a famous Capitulary of the year 802.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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