CONSISTORY
\kənsˈɪstəɹˌi], \kənsˈɪstəɹˌi], \k_ə_n_s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi]\
Definitions of CONSISTORY
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Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council.
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The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere.
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An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome.
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A church tribunal or governing body.
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A civil court of justice.
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Of the nature of, or pertaining to, a consistory.
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Senate composed of Pope& Cardinals; Lutheran clerical board; court of presbyters. So consistorial a. [French]
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