conciliar

conciliar Definition

con·cili·ar (kən sil′ē ər)

adjective

of, from, or by means of a council

Etymology: < L concilium, council + -ar

conciliar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

structure: Our remit was to consider the nature of our conciliar structure.
church: Conclusion A conciliar church is a model for listening for God's word from the lips of all God's people.
process: That inspired the conciliar process for justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
nature: The basis of our reformed polity is a theological understanding of the conciliar nature of the church and how the different parts interact.
decree: But no conciliar decrees could avert the storm about to burst over the realm.
court: The conciliar courts, Chancery and Star Chamber; the growth of equity and its relation to the common law.

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