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Council

An assembly of men summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice; as, a council of physicians for consultation in a critical case.

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Assembly 76% connected

A company of persons collected together in one place, and usually for some common purpose, esp. for deliberation and legislation, for worship, or for…

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Meeting 76% connected

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Powwow 76% connected

To use conjuration, with noise and confusion, for the cure of disease, etc., as among the North American Indians.

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Sanhedrin 76% connected

Alt. of Sanhedrim

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Synod 76% connected

An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

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