Relating to canonists or the detailed study and interpretation of church law; technical and formal in legal religious matters.
From canonist plus -ical suffix (variant of -ic), emphasizing the detailed, scholastic nature of canon law study.
A 'canonistical' argument about inheritance in a medieval church would be incredibly detailed and technical, citing specific passages and centuries of legal interpretation.
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