consistory
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9.9
- noun
- /kənˈsɪstəˌri/
- Jargon
:
consistorio
- Since, therefore, an appeal is always taken from an inferior judge to a superior, as no one is greater than himself, so no appeal holds when made from the Pope to God, because there is one consistory of the Pope himself and of God Himself, of which consistory the Pope himself is the key-bearer and the doorkeeper.
- consistory of cardinals
- church consistory
Examples
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The mural was designed by a group of young people from the association Mahore, social intervention for the promotion of social integration, who received support from the consistory and neighbors who have helped and been interested in translating the history of this community linked to the sea.
Blog text (5) -
Hemmingsen only briefly discussed the steps that preceded excommunication, presumably because this rested in the hands of the territory's consistory and was therefore not the individual pastor's responsibility.
Academic text (2004) -
In the first period, John XXIII met them in the Consistory Hall.
Academic text (2013) -
My correspondent informed me that the property had the advantage of proximity to the Republic's book dealers while still being far enough away to avoid the burden of Consistory law.
Fiction book (1992) -
Since, therefore, an appeal is always taken from an inferior judge to a superior, as no one is greater than himself, so no appeal holds when made from the Pope to God, because there is one consistory of the Pope himself and of God Himself, of which consistory the Pope himself is the key-bearer and the doorkeeper.
Blog text (30) -
Although Porta dealt with questions concerning marriage, these issues were not a major focus of his book, because a pastor could both consult with and refer troublesome cases to the consistory, which took responsibility for such matters.
Academic text (2004) -
Its originally broad nature was made even more so by the younger Sarcerius's inclusion, in the second edition, of other treatises that his father had written on ordination, visitations, synods, consistories, and church discipline.
Academic text (2004) -
During the consistory, the church leaders discussed important matters affecting their congregations.
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The decision made at the consistory will shape the future direction of the church.
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Many bishops attended the consistory to vote on the new regulations for the diocese.
Synonyms
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1.4
A place where a judge hears and decides legal cases
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7.3
A meeting of church leaders who decide important religious beliefs or rules
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9.8
A meeting of church leaders to discuss and decide church matters
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7.7
A formal group of people gathered for a meeting or ceremony
A meeting of people to discuss and decide important matters
Surface Forms
Etymology
Consistory comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and consistere 'to stand', and is related to the English verb consist; imagine people 'standing together' to decide things. It fits the modern meaning because a consistory is a council or court where members meet as a group to make official decisions.