Definitions for: Convocation

[n] the act of convoking
[n] a group gathered in response to a summons

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: calling together

See Also: assemblage, assemblage, assembly, gathering, gathering

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