consistory

• Nom désignant un tribunal ecclésiastique ou un organe directeur, généralement au sein de certaines confessions chrétiennes.

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.

   consistoire

   • 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.

   Synonymesassemblycouncilsynodtribunal