Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Synod
Eccles. law. An ecclesiastical council lawfully assembled to determine church matters; esp., a meeting of several adjoining presbyteries in the Presbyterian church.
Synodal
n. 1. A collection of ordinances of diocesan synods. 2. A tribute of money given by clergy to a bishop at the Easter visitation.
diocesan synod
A synod composed of clergy from one diocese.
general synod
A synod composed of bishops from all nations. - 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. - Also termed convocation.
synodales testes
n. [Law Latin "synods-men"] Hist. Persons who gave evidence at synods, informing them of misconduct by clergy or laity. Synodsman See SIDESMAN.
universal synod
See general synod under SYN. OD.