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Adjective: decretal  di'kree-t(u)l
  1. Pertaining to an authoritative order, especially a papal decree
    "decretal letters outlining church doctrine"
Noun: decretal  di'kree-t(u)l
  1. An authoritative order or decree, especially a letter from the pope determining a point of ecclesiastical law
    "The papal decretal clarified the Church's position on the matter"

Derived forms: decretals

Encyclopedia: Decretal