canonical penalties

canonical penalties
   This expression (from the Latin poena, meaning "penalty") refers to those canonical punishments imposed for serious crimes, violations of ecclesiastical laws, or refusal to obey the commands of Church officials; the purpose of such penalties is to persuade a sinner to repent. Such penalties include excommunication, interdiction, suspension, and so on.

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