Bible Encyclopedias
Canonical Obedience

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is that submission which, by the ecclesiastical laws, inferior clergy are to pay to their bishops, and members of religious orders to their superiors.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Canonical Obedience'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/canonical-obedience.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.