Consessus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈsɛ.səs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Consessus is a noun meaning (obsolete) An assembly or congregation of people, especially in religious contexts.
Meaning
(obsolete) An assembly or congregation of people, especially in religious contexts.
Example Sentences
Strauss mentions the custom, that the scholars of the Rabbis in the consessus were wont to stand.
The consessus of Haririus present an analogy to this; and the traditional סיעה at the court of Hezekiah.
And to the same purpose he writes concerning Numidicus, Ep. 40, viz. that his will was that Numidicus should be listed in the number of Carthaginian Presbyters, and sit with him," no doubt in the [consessus] in the consistory or Ecclesiastical senate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convocation, consistory, assembly, congregation, convening, consension.
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