convocation
Etymology

From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio.

Noun

convocation

  1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  2. An assembly or meeting.
  3. (ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  4. An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
  5. (collective) A flock of eagles.
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