| n. | 1. | The act of calling or assembling by summons. |
| 2. | An assembly or meeting. | |
| 3. | (Ch. of Eng.) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs. | |
| 4. | (Oxf. University) An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted. |
| Noun | 1. | convocation - a group gathered in response to a summons |
| 2. | convocation - the act of convoking Synonyms: calling together |
CONVOCATION, eccles. law. This word literally signifies called together. The assembly of the representatives of the clergy. As to the powers of convocations, see Shelf. on M. & D. 23., See Court of Convocation.
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