Consistory

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnsəˌstɔri/

Definitions of consistory

noun a church council or court in some Christian denominations

Example Sentences

A1 The consistory is where the town council meets.

A2 The consistory is responsible for making important decisions in the church.

B1 The consistory plays a key role in governing the local community.

B2 Members of the consistory are elected by the congregation to oversee church affairs.

C1 The consistory convenes regularly to discuss matters of church doctrine and discipline.

C2 The consistory has the authority to excommunicate members who violate church teachings.

Examples of consistory in a Sentence

formal The consistory met to discuss matters of church governance.

informal The consistory is where all the big decisions about the church are made.

slang I heard there was some drama at the consistory meeting last night.

figurative In the consistory of his mind, he weighed the pros and cons of the decision.

Grammatical Forms of consistory

• past tense: consistored
• plural: consistories
• comparative: more consistory
• superlative: most consistory
• present tense: consistories
• future tense: will consistory
• perfect tense: have consisted
• continuous tense: is consisting
• singular: consistory
• positive degree: consistory
• infinitive: to consistory
• gerund: consistoring
• participle: consistored

Origin and Evolution of consistory

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'consistory' originated from the Latin word 'consistorium' which referred to a council chamber or assembly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'consistory' evolved to refer to a council or assembly of ecclesiastical dignitaries in the Roman Catholic Church, and later expanded to include similar bodies in other Christian denominations. It also came to be used more broadly to refer to any formal assembly or council, particularly in legal or governmental contexts.