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#NAME? :: -ory () A noun suffix denoting that which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that which serves for walking; consistory, factory, etc..

Consistory :: Consistory (a.) Of the nature of, or pertaining to, a consistory..

Consistorial :: Consistorial (a.) Of or pertaining to a consistory.

Classis :: Classis (n.) An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, as the Reformed Dutch. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church..

Consistory :: Consistory (n.) An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome.

Consistory :: Consistory (n.) Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council..

Consistory :: Consistory (n.) The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere.

Consistorian :: Consistorian (a.) Pertaining to a Presbyterian consistory; -- a contemptuous term of 17th century controversy.

Consistory :: Consistory (n.) A civil court of justice.

Consistory :: Consistory (n.) A church tribunal or governing body.

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