SANHEDRIN


Meaning of SANHEDRIN in English

[ 'sanɪdrɪn , san'hi:drɪn , san'hɛdrɪn ]

(also Sanhedrim -rɪm )

■ noun the highest court of justice and the supreme council in ancient Jerusalem.

Origin

from late Heb. sanhedrīn , from Gk sunedrion 'council', from sun- 'with'+ hedra 'seat'.

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