nomocanon

nomocanon (n[schwa]-mok-[schwa]-non or noh-m[schwa]-kan-[schwa]n).

1. A collection of canon and imperial laws applicable to ecclesiastical matters in the orthodox churches. • The first nomocanon is falsely ascribed to Johannes Scholasticus, patriarch of Constantinople, in 553. Later canons consist primarily of the canons of the Quinisext and the ecclesiastical laws of Justinian.

2. A collection of the ancient canons of the apostles, councils, and fathers, without regard to imperial constitutions.

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法律翻译William，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关农业和食品领域的法律文件。