ecclesiastical jurisdiction
1Ecclesiastical jurisdiction — in its primary sense does not signify jurisdiction over ecclesiastics ( church leadership ), but jurisdiction exercised by church leaders over other leaders and over the laity. Jurisdiction is a word borrowed from the legal system which has… …
2Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction — Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction The right to guide and rule the Church of God. The subject is here treated under the following heads: I. General Concept and Classification of… …
3ecclesiastical jurisdiction — Jurisdiction over ecclesiastical cases and controversies; such as appertains to the ecclesiastical courts …
4ecclesiastical jurisdiction — Jurisdiction over ecclesiastical cases and controversies; such as appertains to the ecclesiastical courts …
5Ecclesiastical Forum — • Ecclesiastical jurisdiction is distinguished into that of the internal and external forum Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ecclesiastical Forum Ecclesiastical Forum …
6Ecclesiastical Judge — Ecclesiastical Judge † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ecclesiastical Judge (JUDEX ECCLESIASTICUS) An ecclesiastical person who possesses ecclesiastical jurisdiction either in general or in the strict sense (see JURISDICTION) The official …
7Ecclesiastical Buildings — • This term comprehends all constructions erected for the celebration of liturgical acts, whatever be the name given to them, church, chapel, oratory, and basilica Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ecclesiastical Buildings …
8ecclesiastical court — a church court in ecclesiastical matters, presided over by members of the clergy and usually having no compulsory jurisdiction. Also called court Christian. [1675 85] * * * tribunal set up by religious authorities to deal with disputes… …
9Ecclesiastical Judge — An Ecclesiastical Judge (in Latin Judex or Iudex Ecclesiasticus ) is an ecclesiastical person who possesses ecclesiastical jurisdiction either in general or in the strict sense. Catholic canon lawThe official body appointed by the qualified… …
10Ecclesiastical Courts — Ecclesiastical Courts † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ecclesiastical Courts I. JUDICIAL POWER IN THE CHURCH In instituting the Church as a perfect society, distinct from the civil power and entirely independent of it, Christ gave her… …
