syndic

[ sin-dik ]

/ ˈsɪn dɪk /

noun

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

a civil magistrate having different powers in different countries.

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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

Related formssyn·dic·ship, noun

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Examples from the Web for syndic

Yet, despite his recognition by the Syndic de la Haute Couture, very few in the west have heard of Valentin Yudashkin.
Valentin Yudashkin, Russia’s Couture King|Erin Cunningham|March 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fabri the Syndic had taken the command, and had shouted to all who had windows looking on the lane to light them.
The Long Night|Stanley Weyman
Finally, the Syndic of Salerno was asked if he had seen anything of the Garibaldian expeditions by sea?
The Liberation of Italy|Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco
Barbara did not regain complete self-control until the syndic asked his errand.
Barbara Blomberg, Complete|Georg Ebers

The young man had taken a lunch in the tavern there; the money for it was given him by the syndic.
Barbara Blomberg, Complete|Georg Ebers
The Syndic supported himself by a hand pressed hard against the table behind him.
The Long Night|Stanley Weyman

British Dictionary definitions for syndic

syndic

/ (ˈsɪndɪk) /

noun

British a business agent of some universities or other bodies

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

Derived Formssyndicship, nounsyndical, adjective

Word Origin for syndic

C17: via Old French from Late Latin syndicus, from Greek sundikos defendant's advocate, from syn- + dikē justice

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Word Origin and History for syndic

syndic

c.1600, "civil magistrate, especially in Geneva," from French syndic "chief representative" (14c.), from Late Latin syndicus "representative of a group or town," from Greek syndikos "public advocate," from syn- "together" (see syn-) + dike "judgment, justice, usage, custom" (cognate with Latin dicere "to show, tell;" see diction). Meaning "representative of a university or other corporation" first found c.1600.