A norm of the Catholic Church has long required that priests and nuns should not be distracted from their devotion to God by physical relationships and therefore should remain celibate. This is an example of what kind of function?

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The requirement for priests and nuns to remain celibate is a manifest function, as it is an intended and recognized outcome of the norm to ensure their full devotion to God.

A Norm of the Catholic Church Has Long Required That