Canonum De Ius Positivum
Canons of Positive Law

one heaven iconVII.   Law

7.5 Potentiality of Law

Article 272 - Rector

Canon 3056 (link)

Rector is the term used to define the third most potentially powerful level and source of Official Power within any valid system of law. The power and authority of the Office of Rector is called Magisterium.

Canon 3057 (link)

The word Rector comes from the Latin rector meaning “master, governor, helmsman, ferryman, driver or ruler”. It originates as the formal title of the permanent head of an occupied province under Roman law since the capture of Sicily in 241 BCE.

Canon 3058 (link)

The word Rector is equivalent to the words, ranks and positions Governor, Premier, General, Dux, Duke or Prime Minister.