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capitulary
[ kuh-pich-uh-ler-ee ]
adjective
- pertaining to a chapter, especially to an ecclesiastical one.
noun
, plural ca·pit·u·lar·ies.
- a member of a chapter, especially of an ecclesiastical one.
- Often capitularies. an ordinance or law of a Frankish sovereign.
capitulary
/ kəˈpɪtjʊlərɪ /
noun
- any of the collections of ordinances promulgated by the Frankish kings (8th–10th centuries ad )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of capitulary1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of capitulary1
C17: from Medieval Latin capitulāris; see capitular
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Example Sentences
Feudalism claimed its new rights in the capitulary of Quierzy-sur-Oise in 857; the rights of the monarchy began to dwindle in 877.
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Charlemagne's capitulary, De Villis, instructions to his stewards on the management of his estates.
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These scenes replete with dignity, took place in that Capitulary Hall now so shamefully defiled.
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He elaborately defined their functions in a famous Capitulary of the year 802.
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