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consistory

/kənˈsɪstəɹi/

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noun

宗教会议，枢机会议.

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. "

学校的学生会举行了一次正式会议，商讨即将到来的筹款活动的计划。

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noun

宗教法庭，主教法庭

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. "

主教在大教堂召开了宗教法庭，审理对那位神父行为不端的指控。

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noun

宗教会议，樞機會議。

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

Examples :

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

教皇召開了一次樞機會議，討論即將到來的宣聖儀式。

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noun

长老会，宗教法庭

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. "

教会长老会召开了会议，讨论如何才能最好地支持社区里的家庭。

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noun

宗教法庭， церковный суд.

A civil court of justice.

Examples :

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

这个小镇的宗教法庭，作为民事法庭，解决了邻居之间的财产纠纷。