uncanonical

[ uhn-kuh-non-i-kuh l ]

/ ˌʌn kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl /

not in accordance with canons or rules.

not belonging to the canon of Scripture.

Origin of uncanonical

First recorded in 1625–35; un-¹ + canonical

un·ca·non·i·cal·ly, adverb

This implies that the marriage was already thought of, and further that it was looked on as uncanonical.

William the Conqueror |Edward Augustus Freeman
It is a striking passage; and there are many such in the uncanonical books.

The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) |John Greenleaf Whittier
His view of the importance of merely canonical prohibitions is illustrated by his own uncanonical marriage.

Ten Tudor Statesmen |Arthur D. Innes
If, on the contrary, he does feel the peculiar, unclassic attraction of the author he may or may not enjoy the uncanonical books.

Instigations |Ezra Pound

This uncanonical usurpation gave rise to a serious controversy toward the end of the century.

The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869 |Various