capitulary

noun

ca·​pit·​u·​lary kə-ˈpi-chə-ˌler-ē How to pronounce capitulary (audio)
-ˌle-rē
plural capitularies
Synonyms of capitularynext
: a civil or ecclesiastical ordinance
also : a collection of ordinances

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin capitulare, literally, document divided into sections, from Late Latin capitulum section, chapter — more at chapter

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capitulary was in 1650

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“Capitulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitulary. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.

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