Definition of Consistory

Con`sis´to`ry
n.1.Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council.
2.(Eng. Ch.) The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere.
3.(R. C. Ch.) An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome.
Pius was then hearing of causes in consistory.
- Bacon.
4.A church tribunal or governing body.
5.A civil court of justice.
a.1.Of the nature of, or pertaining to, a consistory.


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