Legal Definitions - concordatory

Definition: Concordatory (pronounced kuhn-kawr-duh-tawr-ee) is an adjective that describes something related to a concordat, especially one between the church and state in France.

1. The concordatory agreement between the French government and the Catholic Church in 1801 helped to establish a peaceful relationship between the two entities.

2. The concordatory negotiations between the French government and the Protestant Church in 1998 aimed to address issues related to religious freedom and state funding for religious organizations.

These examples illustrate how the term "concordatory" is used to describe agreements or negotiations between the church and state in France. The concordat is a formal agreement that outlines the relationship between the two entities and can address issues related to religious freedom, state funding, and other matters.