syndic

American  

[sin-dik] / ˈsɪn dɪk /

noun

1. a person chosen to represent and transact business for a corporation, as a university.

2. a civil magistrate having different powers in different countries.

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syndic British  

/ ˈsɪndɪk /

noun

1. a business agent of some universities or other bodies

2. (in several countries) a government administrator or magistrate with varying powers

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• syndicship
  noun
• syndical
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of syndic

1595–1605; < French < Late Latin syndicus city official < Greek sýndikos counsel for defendant, equivalent to syn- syn- + dik- (stem of dikḗ ) justice + -os noun suffix

Example Sentences

When the question was to be decided, Arndt appeared in the presence of the burgomaster, Kale, the syndic, Dr. Roerhand, and other members of the Council, and renewed his request.

From True Christianity by Arndt, Johann

The syndic consulted for a second or two with his clerk, and retired, beckoning me to follow.

From Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune by Lever, Charles James

Mentioned at Quebec in 1627; returned to France, 1629; established at his Beauport seigneury, 1634; a member of the Council, 1646; syndic of Quebec, 1648; gave his St. Gabriel property to the Jesuits, 1667.

From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various

Wildenhahn now subjoins the following: “Tell me honestly,” said the syndic to him, “have you really, as you allege, taken no steps whatever, in order to obtain this call from Halberstadt?”

From True Christianity by Arndt, Johann

The syndic did, indeed, stare, but he never ventured a word in reply.

From Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune by Lever, Charles James