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 Societies4. C.J.S. Religious Societies ¡ì¡ì 2, 5, 7¨C13.]
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.
¡ª 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.
¡ª Also termed convocation.
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