provincial synod
A synod composed of clergy from a single province. — Also termed convocation.
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synod
synod (sin-[schwa]d).Eccles. law. An ecclesiastical council lawfully assembled to determine church matters; esp., a meeting of several adjoining presbyteries in the Presbyterian church. [Cases: Religious Societies 4. C.J.S. Religious Societies §§ 2, 5, 7–13.] diocesan synod (dy-os-[schwa]-s[schwa]n). A synod composed of clergy from one diocese. general synod. A synod composed of bishops from all nations.
convocation
convocation. 1. CONVENTION(4). 2. See call to order under CALL(1). 3. See provincial synod under SYNOD.