Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In conformity with a canon or rule; specifically, in conformity with, or in the manner prescribed by, the canons of a church: as, “canonically admitted bishops,”
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a canonical manner; according to the canons.
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- adverb In a
canonical manner.
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- adverb in a canonical manner
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Examples
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If one is to read "canonically", one must address why the appropriate approach is to let John and the Nicene Creed be one's guide to Deuteronomy, rather than vice versa.
Review of Kostenberger and Swain, Father, Son and Spirit: The Trinity and John's Gospel James F. McGrath 2008
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They're not "canonically" or "perfectly" optimized - after all, some other mammals can only see two independent colors, not three, and the precise sensitive bands may be shifted - but it is a qualitative argument why it is more likely for organisms to have eyes that are sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation that is easily available rather than the "rare" forms of light.
The Reference Frame Lumo 2010
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I sort of hope that Bp Gumbleton defies Bp Sample, is then deposed and excommunicated by Rome (however that's done, "canonically" of course).
Stand Firm 2009
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These activities, my canon lawyer friend contends, are canonically acceptable “signs of repentance.”
Dissent and Heresy 2009
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These activities, my canon lawyer friend contends, are canonically acceptable “signs of repentance.”
Abortion 2009
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The phrase “relinquish license for ministry” is canonically meaningless in the Anglican Church of Canada.
ACoC priest, Alan Perry, questions the ACNA briefing paper « Anglican Samizdat 2010
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However, none of those who have left to join Rwanda or Southern Cone or ACNA have been canonically disciplined.
ACoC priest, Alan Perry, questions the ACNA briefing paper « Anglican Samizdat 2010
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These activities, my canon lawyer friend contends, are canonically acceptable “signs of repentance.”
Culture of Death 2009
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As many readers may remember, the NLM always supported this view, which seemed the only canonically possible (see articles here, and here).
PCED declares validity of MP "Summorum Pontificum" for the Ambrosian Rite 2009
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I question how much of this is canonically permitted.
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