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This refers to the Decretals of Gregory IX, Book I, tit. 2, c.
The Political Ideas of St. Thomas Aquinas Dino Bigongiari 1997
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Before that period, he tells us, "the Roman See was recognised by imperial decrees of Valintinian I. and Gratian as a Court to which the clergy might appeal from the decisions of Provincial Councils in any part of the Western portion of the Empire"; that "the answers to such were called Decretals"; that there were no Decretals before those of
Bolougne-Sur-Mer St. Patrick's Native Town William Fleming
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Raymund compiled this work in three years, in five books, commonly called the Decretals, which the same pope Gregory confirmed in 1234.
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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By way of contrast to the _Corpus Juris Canonici_, or Body of Canon Law, the subject of books dealing with the so-called Decretals, the other branch, including the Institutes Digest and Novellæ of Justinian, was entitled _Corpus Juris Civilis_.
Illuminated Manuscripts John William Bradley 1873
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"Collectio Dionysiana", the lengthy Irish collection (Hibernensis), and the "Decretals" of Pseudo-Isidore.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The "Decretals" of Gregory IX are indicated by the letter "X", i.e. extra Decretum Gratiani; the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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Later on the canonists added to the manuscripts of the "Decretals" the most important constitutions of succeeding popes.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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"Extravagantes Communes" are divided and quoted in the same manner as the "Decretals", and the collection is indicated by the abbreviation:
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The "Decretals" of Gregory IX, those of Boniface VIII, and the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The second abrogated all the laws passed at a later date than the "Decretals" of Gregory IX and not included in itself.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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