monthly meeting

American

[muhnth-lee mee-ting] / ˈmʌnθ li ˈmi tɪŋ /

noun

Often Monthly Meeting the governing body of local Quaker congregations that meets monthly to discuss criteria for membership, endorsement of marriages, and other spiritually guided administrative responsibilities.

Quaker leadership envisions the monthly meeting as complementary to the family. The South River Monthly Meeting was formed in 1757.

Etymology

Origin of monthly meeting

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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Monday's agenda for Mid and East Antrim Council's monthly meeting includes a proposal from Alliance to rename the street.

From BBC

The group plans to hold its monthly meeting on Sunday and is expected to decide on production targets for the month of December.

From MarketWatch

A decision is due to be taken on Wednesday evening at the monthly meeting of the 60-member council.

From BBC

The tribunal also heard an informal monthly meeting between senior consultants and senior nurses - held some time before the Christmas Eve incident - was made aware concerns had been raised about Dr Upton having access to the female changing room.

From BBC

Earlier Thursday, Luna said at the monthly meeting of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

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