Consistory Definition
kən-sĭstə-rē
consistories
noun
An assembly of cardinals presided over by the pope for the solemn promulgation of papal acts, such as the canonization of a saint.
American Heritage
A governing body of a local congregation in certain Reformed churches.
American Heritage
A church council or court, as the papal senate or a council of deacons.
Webster's New World
A meeting place for a council or court.
Webster's New World
The meeting of a council.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Consistory
Noun
Singular:
consistory
Plural:
consistoriesOrigin of Consistory
Old Northern French consistorie (“secular tribunal”) (Old French consistoire), and Late Latin consistorium (“waiting room, meeting place of the imperial council”). Meaning "Church council" is from early 14th century.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English consistorie from Old French from Latin cōnsistōrium place of assembly from cōnsistere to stand together consist
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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