canonist

/ˈkænənəst/
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Definitions of canonist
  1. adjective
    pertaining to or characteristic of a body of rules and principles accepted as axiomatic; e.g. "canonist communism"
  2. noun
    a specialist in canon law
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    type of:
    specialiser, specialist, specializer
    an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
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