convocation
IPA: kɑnvʌkˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The act of calling or assembling by summons.
- An assembly or meeting.
- (ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
- An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
- (collective) A flock of eagles.
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Examples of "convocation" in Sentences
- Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year.
- Convocation is the assembly of members of the University.
- In 1761 he was prolocutor of the lower house of convocation.
- In 1408, Lucca hosted the convocation intended to end the schism.
- His journal of the convocation of Stannators in 1710 was added to it.
- Cameron accepted the degree in person and gave the Convocation Address.
- He was the Dean of the Augusta Convocation at the time of his election.
- In May 1717, the Convocation appointed a committee to study the sermon.
- A majority voted for the articles and then the Convocation was prorogued.
- Convocation welcomes new students and recognizes the start of the new year.