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convocation

con·vo·ca·tion [ kònvə káysh'n ] (plural con·vo·ca·tions)

noun

Definition:

1. formal assembly: a large formal assembly, e.g. of a college or university community, or the senior members of a church

2. calling meeting: the arranging or calling of a formal meeting

[14th century. < Latin convocation-< convocare (see convoke)]

con·vo·ca·tor [ kónvə kàytər ] noun

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