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Year of Version
1983
Dates
Entry into force:
November 27, 1983
Adopted:
January 25, 1983
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
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Notes
The Canon Law Code (Codex Iuris Canonici) of the Holy See embodies the laws and regulations adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Catholic Church and its members.
In the Roman Church, such laws derive formal authority and promulgation from the Pope, who as Supreme Pontiff possesses the totality of legislative, executive and judicial power in his person.
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Codigo de Derecho Canonico
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Codice del diritto canonico
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Code of Canon Law
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Code de droit canonique
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