<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice.</li><li>a body of persons specially designated or selected to act in an advisory, administrative, or legislative capacity.</li><li>(in certain British colonies or dependencies) an executive or legislative body assisting the governor.</li><li>an ecclesiastical assembly for deciding matters of doctrine or discipline.</li><li>New Testament: the Sanhedrin or other authoritative body.</li></ul>