Historical Institutions

noun a place or situation of noisy uproar and confusion

• The hospital was in a state of bedlam after the emergency announcement.
• It was total bedlam at the concert last night, everyone was pushing and shoving.
• The party was an absolute bedlam, everyone was dancing and having a great time.
• Her mind was like a bedlam of thoughts, chaotic and overwhelming.

noun a church council or court in some Christian denominations

• The consistory met to discuss matters of church governance.
• The consistory is where all the big decisions about the church are made.
• I heard there was some drama at the consistory meeting last night.
• In the consistory of his mind, he weighed the pros and cons of the decision.