noun Download 🔗Share A place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council. Examples : "The school's student council held a consistory to discuss their plans for the upcoming fundraiser. " religion group organization state government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome. Examples : "The Pope called a consistory to discuss the upcoming canonizations. " religion government organization theology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A church tribunal or governing body, especially of elders in a Reformed church. Examples : "The church's consistory met to discuss how to best support families in the community. " religion theology organization group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A civil court of justice. Examples : "The small town's consistory, acting as a civil court, settled the property dispute between the neighbors. " law government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
