Relating to a cathedral chapter or to the members who make up such a governing body of a church.
From Medieval Latin 'capitularis,' derived from 'capitulum' (chapter). The adjective describes anything belonging to or associated with a cathedral's chapter organization.
Cathedral chapters controlled vast lands and wealth—sometimes more powerful than the bishop himself! 'Capitular' documents still survive showing how these church governing boards managed medieval society's real estate and finances.
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