Collection of laws (5)

I believe the answer is:

canon

(Other definitions for canon that I've seen before include "Part of chapter" , "General rule; clergyman" , "Member of the clergy" , "General rule; cleric" , "Churchman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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