"Convocation" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
In ecclesiastical law. The general assembly of the clergy to con-suR upon ecclesiastical matters
An assembly or meeting.
An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives,
to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
An academical assembly, in which the business of the
university is transacted.
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
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Read the complete definitionIn Saxon law. An ecclesiastical assembly or court Spelman. A synod or meeting in a church or vestry. 4 Inst …
Read the complete definitionA small or private assembly, especially of an ecclesiastical nature.
Read the complete definitionThat system of church organization which vests all ecclesiastical power in the assembled brotherhood of each local church.
Read the complete definitionIn ecclesiastical law. An assembly of cardinals convoked by the pope
Read the complete definitionA meeting or an assembly of persons, esp. of delegates or representatives, to accomplish some specific object, -- civil, social, …
Read the complete definitionIn English ecclesiastical law. A court, or assembly
Read the complete definitionA meeting or assembly of ecclesiastical persons concerning religion; belng the same thing, in Greek, as convocation in Latln. There …
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