consistory
英 [kən'sɪst(ə)rɪ]
美[kən'sɪstəri]
词态变化
复数: consistories;
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.
英英释意
- 1. a church tribunal or governing body
