ˈsindik, -dēk noun
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Etymology: French, from Late Latin syndicus, from Greek syndikos court assistant, advocate, from syn- + dikē right, judgment — more at diction
1. : an officer of government invested with different powers (as magisterial or mayoral) in different countries
2. : an agent of a corporation (as a university) or of a body of men engaged in a business enterprise
3.
a. : an advocate, agent, or attorney for a city, university, or corporate body
b. : one appointed to manage an estate as a trustee
c. Louisiana : the assignee of a bankrupt
4. : one of various officials in cities of ancient Greece having duties similar to those of a judge or advocate