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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
the General Synod
the General Synod [the General Synod] BrE NAmE
the group of people governing the ↑Church of England. It consists of three levels: ↑bishops, ↑clergy and ↑laity (= members of the Church who are not priests). The ↑Archbishop of Canterbury and the ↑Archbishop of York are in charge of the Synod, which is responsible for important decisions affecting the Church, such as educational policy, choosing the clergy and the care of church buildings. It meets twice a year.
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