"kirk-session" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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