EXCOMMUNICATORY Meaning and
Definition
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Excommunicatory is an adjective that describes something or someone as being related to, or characterized by, excommunication. Excommunication is the act of formally excluding or ousting someone from a religious group, typically due to a serious breach of religious law or doctrine. This exclusion severs the individual's ties with the group, revoking their membership and depriving them of the privileges and benefits associated with it.
The term "excommunicatory" refers to actions, practices, or statements that are intended or capable of leading to excommunication. It signifies the potential consequences or characteristics of excommunication, often associated with severe penalties or condemnations within religious communities.
In a historical context, excommunicatory practices date back centuries and have been employed by various religious institutions throughout the world. In these cases, it refers to the process by which religious authorities officially declare an individual or group as being outside the bounds of acceptable belief or behavior, effectively banishing them from the religious community.
In a contemporary context, the term "excommunicatory" can be used metaphorically to describe actions or behaviors that result in severe social consequences, excluding individuals or groups from a particular community or society. However, its primary usage relates to religious institutions and the associated practices and consequences of excommunication.
Common Misspellings for EXCOMMUNICATORY
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Etymology of EXCOMMUNICATORY
The word "excommunicatory" is derived from the root word "excommunicate", which in turn comes from Latin "excommunicatus". It combines the prefix "ex-" meaning "out of" or "away from", with "communicare" meaning "to share" or "to impart". The suffix "-ory" is used to form an adjective, indicating something associated with or characterized by the base word. Therefore, "excommunicatory" refers to something that is related to or denotes the act of excommunication, which is the expulsion or exclusion of a person from a religious community or organization.
