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[Latin, Court.] A judicial tribunal or court convened in the sovereign's palace to dispense justice. A court that exercised jurisdiction over civil matters, as distinguished from religious matters, which were determined by ecclesiastical courts, a system of courts in England that were held by authority of the sovereign and had jurisdiction over matters concerning the religion and ritual of the established church. In England the tribunal of the king's justice was the curia regis, so named because the king originally presided over its proceedings. CURIA. A court of justice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Though hyped by the media, the two-hour curial meeting resulted in the expected reaffirmation of celibacy. Throughout the meeting I was often dismayed at the lack of acquaintance with the theological vision of Nostra Aetate displayed by some of the participants, including high curial officials. 94) Other clergymen may have been carrying out similar curial duties, carrying for the troubled souls of their parishioners. |
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