Consistory
[kәn'sistәri]
Definition
(n.) Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council.
(n.) The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere.
(n.) An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome.
(n.) A church tribunal or governing body.
(n.) A civil court of justice.
(a.) Of the nature of, or pertaining to, a consistory.
Typist: Rudy
Examples
- For example: You brought a divorce case, or a restitution case, into the Consistory. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Suppose you were not satisfied with the Consistory, what did you do then? Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- You tried it in the Consistory. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Typist: Lolita