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Causee Majores

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a term of the canon law, meaning cases relating to the great questions of the Church; they are of three kinds: (1) such as relate to the faith; (2) such as regard doubtful and important points of discipline; and (3) such as relate to conduct on the part of bishops involving deposition.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Causee Majores'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/causee-majores.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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