Definition of "capitular" [ca•pit•u•lar]

• Of or relating to a chapter, especially an ecclesiastical chapter. (adjective)

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• "Digging was begun near the door of the capitular room and in a short time an unmarked grave was found containing human remains and military insignia."
• "Abbaye de Saint Gall, of which Charlemagne was capitular."
• "The earlier Parliaments returned by the first Reform Bill brought about sweeping and ill-considered changes, both diocesan and capitular."