Institution

Capitulary

Also known as capitularies

A capitulary was a legislative or administrative ordinance issued by Frankish kings, divided into chapters, or capitula. Capitularies were a principal instrument of government in the Carolingian Empire, often issued at the annual assembly. They covered matters such as justice, the church, military service and estate management.

Capitulary
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Carolingian Kingdom of Italy

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Capitulary. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/capitulary
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