Canon in United States
Canon Definition
(1) A prebendary, or member of a chapter of the Church of England. All members of chapters except deans are now to be entitled “canons,” in England. 3 Steph. Comm. 67, note; 1 Bl. Comm. 382.
(2) A rule, maxim, or precept of law, as the “canons of construction,” or the “‘canons of descent.” Most commonly a rule of ecclesiastical law. See “Canon Law.”
(3) In Spanish law. The annual charge or rent paid on recognition of the dominium utile by holder thereof. 15 Cal. 556.
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Legal Issue for Attorneys
(1) A prebendary, or member of a chapter of the Church of England. All members of chapters except deans are now to be entitled “canons,” in England. 3 Steph. Comm. 67, note; 1 Bl. Comm. 382.
(2) A rule, maxim, or precept of law, as the “canons of construction,” or the “‘canons of descent.” Most commonly a rule of ecclesiastical law. See “Canon Law.”
(3) In Spanish law. The annual charge or rent paid on recognition of the dominium utile by holder thereof. 15 Cal. 556.
Notice
This definition of Canon is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.
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