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单词 consistories
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consistory

noun

con·​sis·​to·​ry kən-ˈsi-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce consistory (audio)
plural consistories
1
: a solemn assembly : council
2
: a church tribunal or governing body: such as
a
: a solemn meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals convoked and presided over by the pope
b
: a church session in some Reformed churches
3
: the organization that confers the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry usually from the 19th to the 32nd inclusive
also : a meeting of such an organization
consistorial
ˌkän-si-ˈstȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce consistory (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web After the consistory, those from Europe will account for 42% of the College of Cardinals, compared to 52% in 2013, when Francis’ pontificate began. Frances D'emilio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 After the next consistory, the number of voting-age cardinals from Asia and Africa will have nearly doubled, compared with the conclave that elected Francis. Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 The next consistory is scheduled for August and will overlap with the pope's visit to Celestine's tomb. Grayson Quay, The Week, 7 June 2022 Those rumors gained steam last week when Francis announced a consistory to create 21 new cardinals scheduled for Aug. 27. Nicole Winfield, ajc, 5 June 2022 Those rumors gained steam last week when Francis announced a consistory to create 21 new cardinals scheduled for Aug. 27. Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY, 5 June 2022 Those rumors gained steam last week when Francis announced a consistory to create 21 new cardinals scheduled for Aug. 27. Fox News, 5 June 2022 March 24, 2006 - Holds his first consistory and formally elevates 15 men to the level of cardinal. CNN, 20 Jan. 2022 In Saturday's consistory, Brunei and Rwanda got their first cardinals. NBC News, 28 Nov. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English consistorie "diocesan court, tribunal, session of a tribunal, council chamber," borrowed from Anglo-French consistorie, consistoire "court of law, diocesan court, convocation of cardinals," borrowed from Medieval Latin consistōrium "place of assembly, council, ecclesiastical court," going back to Late Latin, "place of assembly, habitation, privy council of the emperor," from Latin consistere "to come to a halt, remain at the same level, take up a position, continue in a place, reside, live" + -ōrium -ory entry 1 — more at consist entry 1

Note: The predominant Middle English form is constorie (with numerous variants, as cunstorie, constri), resulting from syncope of consistorie with original stress on the first syllable.

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

consistories

noun

plural of consistory
as in synods

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