Jurisprudence of Catholic canon law

An exequatur (Latin, literally "let it execute") is a legal document issued by a sovereign authority that permits the exercise or enforcement of a right within the jurisdiction of the authority.

Roman Catholic dicastery

suspension, by competent authority, of general rules of law in particular cases in the Catholic Church

church law promulgated by a synod or ecumenical council or by an individual bishop

publication of a Catholic canon law