Kapitullit

Kapitullit is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts, primarily within religious and academic contexts. In the context of the Catholic Church, a kapitullit refers to a chapter, typically a body of clergy attached to a cathedral or collegiate church. This chapter has administrative and sometimes electoral duties, often assisting the bishop. The term can also refer to the meeting of such a body, where decisions are made and business is conducted.

Beyond religious usage, kapitullit can also denote chapters within a larger organization, particularly in monastic or semi-monastic orders. These chapters are local communities or houses that operate under a broader rule or governance. The individuals within such a kapitullit are often bound by vows and participate in communal life.

In a broader, more general sense, kapitullit might be used to describe sections or divisions within a larger body of rules, statutes, or even academic works, though this usage is less common. The core idea across these interpretations is that of a distinct, organized division or meeting within a larger structure.