A canonic election is a legal valid election based on the jurisdiction of a canonic legal system. Canonic legal systems are of democratic structure, but more complicated than ordinary state structures. One example for a canonic election would be the election of a pope by the cardinals in the conclave.
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Election — • In its broadest sense election means a choice among many persons, things, or sides to be taken. In the stricter juridical sense it means the choice of one person among many for a definite charge or function Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Canonical Age — Canonical Age † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Canonical Age The word age, taken in its widest meaning, may be described as a period of time . The geologist, physiologist, and jurist define it differently, each from his own viewpoint.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Canonical Provincial — Canonical Provision † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Canonical Provision Canonical Provision is a term signifying regular induction into a benefice, comprising three distinct acts the designation of the person, canonical institution, and… … Catholic encyclopedia
Canonical age — is, in Roman Catholic canon law, the age at which a Catholic becomes capable of incurring certain obligations, enjoying special privileges, embracing special states of life, holding office or dignity, or receiving the sacraments. Each of these,… … Wikipedia
Canonical provision — is a term of the canon law of the Roman Catholic Church, signifying regular induction into a benefice.AnalysisIt comprises three distinct acts the designation of the person, canonical institution, and installation. In various ways a person may be … Wikipedia
Papal election, 1268–1271 — The papal election from November 1268 to September 1, 1271, following the death of Pope Clement IV, was the longest papal election in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.Wright, David. 2005, April 18. [http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/Pope/story?id … Wikipedia
States of the Church — • Consists of the civil territory which for over 1000 years (754 1870) acknowledged the pope as temporal ruler Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. States of the Church States of the Church … Catholic encyclopedia
Confirmation of bishops — In Canon law, confirmation of a bishop is the act by which the election of a new bishop receives the assent of the proper ecclesiastical authority. Contents 1 Early history 2 Confirmation and the Papacy 3 Confirmation in the Anglican Church … Wikipedia
Conflict of Investitures — Conflict of Investitures † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Conflict of Investitures (Ger. Investiturstreit.) The terminus technicus for the great struggle between the popes and the German kings Henry IV and Henry V, during the period 1075 … Catholic encyclopedia
Laity — • The body of the faithful, outside of the ranks of the clergy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Laity Laity † … Catholic encyclopedia
