Capitularly

/kəˈpɪt.jə.lər.li/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or involving a cathedral chapter, or according to the rules and procedures of a chapter.

Etymology

From capitular (adjective) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This creates the adverbial form describing actions or decisions made in relation to chapter matters.

Kelly Says

When a bishop acted 'capitularly,' it meant the cathedral chapter was involved in the decision—showing how medieval church power was distributed between individual leaders and collective governing bodies.

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