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Con`vo*ca"tion (?), n. [L.
convocatio: cf. F. convocation. See
Convoke.] 1. The act of calling or
assembling by summons.

2. An assembly or meeting.

In the first day there shall be a holy
convocation.

Ex. xii. 16.

3. (Ch. of Eng.) An assembly of
the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on
ecclesiastical affairs.

&fist; In England, the provinces of Canterbury and York have
each their convocation, but no session for business were allowed
from 1717 to 1861. The Convocation of Canterbury consists
of two houses. In the Convocation of York the business has
been generally conducted in one assembly.

4. (Oxf. University) An academical
assembly, in which the business of the university is
transacted.

Syn. -- meeting; assembly; congregation; congress;
diet; convention; synod; council.

Con`vo*ca"tion*al (?), a. Of
or pertaining to a convocation.

Con`vo*ca"tion*ist, n. An
advocate or defender of convocation.

Con*voke" (?), v.


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