conventicle

conventicle (k[schwa]n-ven-t[schwa]-k[schwa]l). [fr. Latin conventiculum “small assembly”]

1. An assembly of a clandestine or unlawful character.

2. An assembly for religious worship; esp., a secret meeting for worship not sanctioned by law.

3. A place where such meetings are held.

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词条贡献者

资深译员玉晶，毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与环境、安全与健康相关的法律文件。