Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a canon or a canon of law or a canon of a church

“The canonistic decisions in the church will shape the future of its doctrine.”

2. noun

a principle or rule established by a canon or canons of law or a church

“The canonistic principles guided the interpretation of scripture in the early Christian church.”

3. adverb

in accordance with a canon or canons of law or a church

“The canonistic decisions were made in accordance with the church’s doctrine.”