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Meanings of synod in English

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Usage of synod in English
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The conclusion of its annual general synod last weekend marked solid progress.
The Irish Times
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A couple have posed a question at last week's synod in Rome.
The Guardian
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The Roman situation was provisionally discussed at a great synod in Pavia.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 / (From Charlem...
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Previously every synod was as carefully orchestrated as an old-style Soviet congress.
The Guardian
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This could be done by a provincial synod or a general council.
Medieval Europe
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The main controversy at this synod concerned the proper date for Easter.
Early European History
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For collection purposes, their diocesan synod was analogous to the count court.
Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III
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First, Here was a proper ground and occasion for a juridical synod.
The Divine Right of Church Government / Wherein it is proved tha...
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One synod member urged his peers to throw their weight behind Williams.
The Guardian
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Williams suggested a compromise at synod in February, following an earlier embarrassing defeat.
Reuters
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Much of the legislation to come before the synod relates to liturgical revision.
The Irish Times
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The beauty of his person was worthy of the synod of the Gods.
Imogen: A Pastoral Romance
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A synod of the Swiss Evangelical churches was formed in 1527.
The Age of the Reformation
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The amendment was passed with a show of hands at the general synod.
BBC
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The synod in October will show if dialogue can overcome control.
The Irish Times
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Plymouth and Connecticut colonies strongly approved the work of this local Massachusetts synod.
The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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