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consistory

/kənˈsɪs.tər.i/

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noun

/kənˈsɪs.tər.i/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее церковный трибунал или руководящий орган, обычно в рамках некоторых христианских конфессий.

A noun referring to a church tribunal or governing body, typically within certain Christian denominations.

  1. Church tribunal or governing bodyC2formal

    A formal assembly or council, especially in certain Christian denominations, that handles church governance, discipline, or judicial matters.

    ruЦерковный трибунал или руководящий орган

    • The consistory met to discuss the appointment of new bishops.
    • He was summoned before the consistory to answer for his actions.
    • The consistory's decision was final and binding on all members.

    Synonymsassemblycouncilsynodtribunal

Forms
  • consistories plural form
  • consistories' possessive plural form
  • consistory's possessive singular form