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consistory的意思

consistory

英 [kn'sst()r] 美 [kn'sstri]
  • n. 宗教法院;红衣教会议;监督法院

consistory

英文词源


consistory (n.)
c. 1300, "secular tribunal," from Old North French consistorie (Old French consistoire, 12c.) and directly from Late Latin consistorium "waiting room, meeting place of the imperial council," from Latin consistere (see consist). Meaning "Church council" is from early 14c.