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.

— Also termed universal synod.

national synod. A synod composed of clergy from a single nation.

provincial synod. A synod composed of clergy from a single province.

— Also termed convocation.

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