SANHEDRIN


Meaning of SANHEDRIN in English

n. (also Sanhedrim) the highest court of justice and the supreme council in ancient Jerusalem with 71 members.

[ late Heb. sanhedrŒn f. Gk sunedrion (as SYN-, hedra seat) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.