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das Konsistorium

consistory, church council

Das Konsistorium tagte gestern.

The consistory met yesterday.

Die Entscheidung wurde vom Konsistorium getroffen.

The decision was made by the consistory.

das Konsistorium (the consistory) The consistory is an advisory body.

Kirchenrat (church council), Synode (synod), Gremium (committee)

From Latin 'consistorium' (place of assembly), from 'consistere' (to stand together).

Think of 'consist' + '-orium' (like auditorium). It's a place where a council 'consists' or assembles.

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