A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
The spiritual court of a diocesan bishop held before his chancellor or commissioner in his cathedral church or elsewhere.
An assembly of prelates; a session of the college of cardinals at Rome.
A church tribunal or governing body, especially of elders in a Reformed church.
A solemn assembly or council.