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Definition of Convocations

Convocation
Convocation Con`vo*ca"tion, n. [L. convocatio: cf. F. convocation. See Convoke.] 1. The act of calling or assembling by summons. 2. An assembly or meeting. In the first day there shall be a holy convocation. --Ex. xii. 16. 3. (Ch. of Eng.) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs. Note: In England, the provinces of Canterbury and York have each their convocation, but no session for business were allowed from 1717 to 1861. The Convocation of Canterbury consists of two houses. In the Convocation of York the business has been generally conducted in one assembly. 4. (Oxf. University) An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted. Syn: meeting; assembly; congregation; congress; diet; convention; synod; council.

Meaning of Convocations from wikipedia

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- the corresponding houses of the convocations. When clergy other than bishops began to take part in the convocations they sat together with the bishops...
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- According to the Hebrew Bible, the tabernacle (Hebrew: מִשְׁכַּן, romanized: miškan, lit. 'residence, dwelling place'), also known as the Tent of the Congregation...
- The Georgia State Convocation Center is a multi-purpose 8,000-seat indoor arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The arena is owned by Georgia State University and...
- Convocation Center may refer to: Convocation Center (Eastern Michigan University), arena on the campus of Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center...
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- Soviet Union New composition 1991, (unofficially 13th convocation) unlike previous convocations, there were no elections for the new composition of the...