1. a collection of ordinances or statutes, especially those issued by a Frankish king
Usage: historical
2. a member of a cathedral chapter
Usage: ecclesiastical

1. relating to a cathedral chapter
Usage: ecclesiastical

Examples

• The Capitulary of Herstal was issued by Pepin the Short in 779.
• Charlemagne’s capitularies regulated many aspects of Frankish society.
• The capitulary met to discuss cathedral finances.
• Each capitulary had specific duties within the chapter.
• The capitulary records show detailed accounts of medieval church governance.
• Capitulary law influenced legal systems throughout medieval Europe.