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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. 1
    • : pertaining to a chapter, especially to an ecclesiastical one.
n.名词 noun
  1. 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.