consistory

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Noun consistory has 1 sense

consistory - a church tribunal or governing body
--₁ is a kind of court, tribunal, judicature

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Consistory

Noun

1. A council or assembly consisting of members who govern a church or religious organization.

Example sentences:

The consistory met to discuss the budget for the upcoming year.
The decision was made by the consistory to allow women to become ordained ministers.

Noun

2. A church court that deals with ecclesiastical matters such as discipline and administration of sacraments.

Example sentences:

The accused was summoned to appear before the consistory to address the allegations.
The consistory's decision was to excommunicate the individual due to their actions.

Noun

3. A meeting room in which a council or assembly, especially a religious one, gathers.

Example sentences:

The consistory room was decorated with beautiful stained glass windows.
The consistory will convene in the main meeting room at 10 AM.

Noun

4. A body of cardinals appointed by the Pope.

Example sentences:

The Pope selected five cardinals to join the consistory.
The consistory of cardinals gathered to discuss important matters of the Church.