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consistory

/kənˈsɪstəɹi/

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noun

Consistoire, assemblée

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. "

Le conseil étudiant de l'école a tenu une assemblée pour discuter de ses plans pour la collecte de fonds à venir.

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noun

Consistoire

The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere.

Examples :

"The bishop convened the consistory in the cathedral to address the accusations of misconduct against the priest. "

L'évêque a convoqué le consistoire dans la cathédrale pour traiter des accusations de faute contre le prêtre.

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noun

Consistoire

An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome.

Examples :

"The Pope called a consistory to discuss the upcoming canonizations. "

Le pape a convoqué un consistoire pour discuter des prochaines canonisations.

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noun

Consistoire

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. "

Le consistoire de l'église s'est réuni pour discuter de la meilleure façon de soutenir les familles de la communauté.

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noun

Tribunal, cour de justice

A civil court of justice.

Examples :

"The small town's consistory, acting as a civil court, settled the property dispute between the neighbors. "

Le tribunal de la petite ville, agissant comme cour civile, a réglé le litige foncier entre les voisins.