Meaning Of The Word Canon

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cañon in American English
canyon
noun

canon in American English 1
a law or body of laws of a church
noun: an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority and, in the Roman Catholic Church, approved by the pope

canon in American English 2
a member of a clerical group living according to a canon, or rule
noun: one of a body of dignitaries or prebendaries attached to a cathedral or a collegiate church; a member of the chapter of a cathedral or a collegiate church

cañon in British English
noun

canon in British English 1
noun: a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices

canon in British English 2
noun: one of several priests on the permanent staff of a cathedral, who are responsible for organizing services, maintaining the fabric, etc

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