— convocational , adj. — convocationally , adv.
/kon'veuh kay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of convoking.
2. the state of being convoked.
3. a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
4. Anglican Ch. either of the two provincial synods or assemblies of the clergy.
5. Prot. Episc. Ch.
a. an assembly of the clergy of part of a diocese.
b. the area represented at such an assembly.
6. a formal assembly at a college or university, esp. for a graduation ceremony.
[ 1350-1400; ME convocacio ( u ) n ( convocation- (s. of convocatio ). See CONVOKE, -ATION ]
Syn. 3. See convention .