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Legal Definitions - decretal

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Definition of decretal

Term: Decretal
Definition: A decretal is a type of decree or official order.
Examples: The Pope issued a decretal stating that priests cannot marry. The king's decretal ordered all citizens to pay taxes on time.
Explanation: A decretal is a formal statement or order issued by a person in authority, such as a religious leader or a monarch. The examples show how a decretal can be used to establish rules or regulations that people must follow.

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Simple Definition

Decretal: A word that describes something related to a decree.

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