Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An officer in certain religious orders whose duty is to decide points of discipline.
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Examples
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In the provincial chapter of 1690, he was appointed to the office of definitor, in addition to that which he already held.
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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Before the chapter-general of the order met, he was named definitor by the provincial chapter; but on his remonstrances at being thus so often compelled to assume offices, in spite of his repugnance, he at length obtained a papal brief, exempting him from all charges, and annulling even his active and passive vote in the chapter.
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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Nicholas, however, was soon released from this sentence by Pope John, that he might appear as definitor at the general chapter of his order convened at Perpignan, May 31, 1327.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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In 1621 he was recalled to Rome as definitor general, and died there three years later in the odour of sanctity.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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In 1679 he was definitor-general and chronologist of the order in Germany, and in 1698 was proclaimed scriptor ordinis.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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He was successively master of novices, guardian, definitor, and provincial delegate at the general chapter of the order held in Spain in 1633.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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Later he became definitor of the order for the English-speaking countries, and was succeeded by Father Alberic who became titular prior.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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Meanwhile he had been chosen (1677) definitor of his province.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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Later (1645-8) he occupied the two highest posts in the order, that of definitor and procurator general.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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He studied at Lima, where he entered the Order of St. Augustine, and was successively definitor, secretary of the province, and rector of the College of San Ildefonso.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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