What type of law did Becket specialize in before his religious career?
Maritime Law
Canon Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Answer
Canon Law, the body of ecclesiastical laws governing the Catholic Church, was the field of legal expertise cultivated by Thomas Becket prior to his religious vocation. It encompasses matters such as church hierarchy, sacraments, and ecclesiastical courts, providing a framework for the administration and governance of the Catholic Church.
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