Definitions

1. verb

to remove a book or author from the list of officially recognized works in a particular Christian tradition, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or to declare a particular book or author not to be part of the canon of a particular Christian tradition.

“The council voted to decanonize a book of scripture that had been part of the church’s canon for centuries.”

2. verb

to remove something from a canon of accepted works or ideas.

“The academic journal decanonized the work of a prominent author due to its controversy.”

3. noun

the act of removing a book or author from the list of officially recognized works in a particular Christian tradition.

“The decanonization of the book caused a significant stir in the academic community.”