capitulary
/kuh-pich-uh-ler-ee/US // kəˈpɪtʃ əˌlɛr i //UK // (kəˈpɪtjʊlərɪ) //
大宪章,大礼包,大礼堂,大纲
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : pertaining to a chapter, especially to an ecclesiastical one.
n.名词 noun
- 1
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.
Examples
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.
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