conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis[syn: canonic ]

formally approved and invested with legal authority[syn: ratified ]

established by authority; given authoritative approval; "a list of approved candidates"[syn: approved ]

adjective

accepted , accredited , allowed , approved , confirmed , empowered , licensed , okayed , permitted , warranted , conventional , orthodox , received , recognized , conclusive , official , standard , canonical , time-honored