syndic
Americannoun
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a person chosen to represent and transact business for a corporation, as a university.
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a civil magistrate having different powers in different countries.
noun
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a business agent of some universities or other bodies
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(in several countries) a government administrator or magistrate with varying powers
Other Word Forms
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
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His Christlike compassion, his grand initiative and masterly organization of relief won a burst of praise in which even the anti-clerical syndic of Rome joined, while the nations of Europe expressed their admiration.
From Pope Pius the Tenth by F. A. (Frances Alice) Forbes
The syndic, whose right leg was shorter than the left, sent for me to remedy the defect.
From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by M?r J?kai
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 Johann Arndt
The syndic consulted for a second or two with his clerk, and retired, beckoning me to follow.
From Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune by Charles James Lever
Quebec, Montreal, and Three Rivers were each to select a syndic, who could hold office for three years and could deliberate with but could not vote in the council.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Herbert Eugene Bolton
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