1. relating to or in accordance with canon law or religious rules
Usage: formal; religious
2. conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure; orthodox
Usage: formal

Examples

• The priest followed canonic procedures during the ceremony.
• Canonic law governs many aspects of church administration.
• The scholar’s interpretation was considered canonic by most experts.
• These canonic texts form the foundation of the religious tradition.
• The committee adhered to canonic principles in their decision-making.
• His canonic approach to the problem yielded predictable results.