Definition of consistory Consistory
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We found 13 definitions of consistory from 4 different sources.
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What does consistory mean?
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NounPlural: consistories |
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| consistory - a church tribunal or governing body |
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Wiktionary 
- consistory (Noun)
Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council. - consistory (Noun)
The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere. - consistory (Noun)
An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome. - consistory (Noun)
A church tribunal or governing body, especially of elders in a Reformed church. - consistory (Noun)
A civil court of justice.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- consistory (n.)
Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council. - consistory (n.)
The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere. - consistory (n.)
An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome. - consistory (n.)
A church tribunal or governing body. - consistory (n.)
A civil court of justice. - consistory (a.)
Of the nature of, or pertaining to, a consistory.
Part of speech
🔤- consistory, noun, singular of consistories.
