Usage Note
Kanoniko is from Spanish canónico and is used in academic, religious, and literary contexts to describe something that conforms to established rules or is officially accepted as authoritative. It is less common in everyday speech and mostly appears in formal or specialized writing.
Examples
" Kanoniko ang batas na ito. "
Natural Translation
This law is canonical.
Literal Translation
Canonical the law that this.
" Ang kanoniko na interpretasyon ng batas ay ginagamit sa hukuman. "
Natural Translation
The canonical interpretation of the law is used in court.
Literal Translation
The canonical interpretation of-the law is used in court.
" Kapag may pagtatalo sa hukuman, ang kanoniko na pagbasa ng batas ang madalas na sinusunod ng mga huwes upang manatili ang pagkakapantay-pantay. "
Natural Translation
When there is a dispute in court, judges often follow the canonical reading of the law to maintain fairness.
Literal Translation
When has dispute in court, the canonical that reading of-the law the often that followed of-the judges to remain the equality.
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