Canonical synonyms
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Based on competent authority; reliable because coming from one who is an expert or properly qualified
Fixed, authorized, or established by statute
approved (related)
lawful (related)
legal (related)
official (related)
In keeping with custom, or usage; usual; habitual
Conforming to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, as in religion or politics; approved or conventional [orthodox ideas]
Characterized by appropriateness or suitability; fitting:
unorthodox (antonym)
unauthorized (antonym)
unacceptable (antonym)
unrecognized (antonym)
uncanonical (antonym)
unsanctioned (antonym)
Accepted; considered as standard
Honored or observed because in existence or use for a long time
usual (related)
Of, at, or forming a base; fundamental; essential
mariological
Of or pertaining to Mariology.
abbatial
Of an abbot, abbess, or abbey
abbatical
(Obsolete) Alternative form of abbatial. [Attested from the mid 17th century until the mid 19th century.]
archiepiscopal
Of or having to do with an archbishop or an archbishopric.
creedal
Of or pertaining to a creed
doctrinary
physicotheological
Relating to physicotheology.
prelatial
Pertaining to a prelate
priest-ridden
Dominated or plagued by priests.
priestish
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