the group of people governing the Church of Scotland . It consists of ministers (= priests) and other officials who are elected by members of the Church. It is responsible for important decisions affecting the Church.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Meaning of GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005