consistory
noun
any of various ecclesiastical councils or tribunals.
consistories
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pluralof consistory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But Pope Francis has now held eight consistories — gatherings of cardinals — to create new ones over the last nine years, and Gomez hasn’t even been whispered about as a contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2022
Popes don’t normally call for consistories at the end of summer, when Rome is still in vacation shutdown mode.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2022
In making his selections, now and in previous consistories, Francis has been upending centuries of tradition by choosing cardinals from cities that have never before had cardinals.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2022
Usually, consistories are full of parties and crowds, with days of receptions, Masses and dinners for the new cardinals and their friends.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2020
For example, in 1812, M. Gasc, professor of theology at Montauban, attacked in his lectures the doctrine of the Trinity, whereupon several consistories required him either to retract his opinions or to resign his post.
From Practical Essays by Alexander Bain
