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1. Appearing in a biblical canon
   - canonical
    
2. Of or relating to or required by canon law
   - canonical
    
3. Reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
   - basic, canonical
    
4. Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
   - canonical, sanctioned

See also: canon, canon law, orthodox, standard

Encyclopedia: Canonic