"kirk-session" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kirk-sessions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kirk-session (plural kirk-sessions)
  1. (Christianity) The lowest court in Presbyterian churches, being the governing body of a particular congregation.
    Sense id: en-kirk-session-en-noun-3JswI9gv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Christianity Topics: Christianity

Inflected forms

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