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synodal
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synodal, a. [L. synodalis: cf. F. synodal.].
Synodical. Milton. [1913 Webster]
synodal, n.
- A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration. [1913 Webster]"Synodals are due, of common right, to the bishop only." [1913 Webster]
- A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod. [1913 Webster]
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