Canonization and Restriction

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Canonization noun - (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints.

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Restriction is an antonym for canonization in topics: permission, authorization.

Nearby Words: canon, canonical, canonize, canonise, canonized

Restriction noun - Something that limits one's freedom of action or choice.

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Canonization is an antonym for restriction.

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Restriction and Canonization. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/canonization/restriction

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