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==Origin==

==Origin==

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from [[Latin]] convocation-, convocatio, from convocare

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from [[Latin]] convocation-, convocatio, from convocare

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1a : an assembly of [[persons]] convoked  

*1a : an assembly of [[persons]] convoked  

A '''convocation''' ([[Latin]] 'calling [[together]]', translating the [[Greek]] ecclesia) is a group of people [[formally]] assembled for a special [[purpose]].

A '''convocation''' ([[Latin]] 'calling [[together]]', translating the [[Greek]] ecclesia) is a group of people [[formally]] assembled for a special [[purpose]].

In some [[universities]], the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of a college which [[function]] as one of the university's [[representative]] bodies. Due to its inordinate size, the Convocation will elect a standing committee, which is [[responsible]] for making representations concerning the views of the alumni to the university [[administration]]. The convocation also, however, can hold general meetings, at which any alumnus can attend. The main [[function]] of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the [[university]] [[administration]], to [[encourage]] [[co-operation]] among alumni (esp. in regard to donations), and to elect members of the University's governing body (known variously as the Senate, Council, Board, etc., depending on the particular [[institution]], but basically equivalent to a board of directors of a corporation.) The equivalent of the Convocation in the Scottish University system is the General Council.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation]

In some [[universities]], the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of a college which [[function]] as one of the university's [[representative]] bodies. Due to its inordinate size, the Convocation will elect a standing committee, which is [[responsible]] for making representations concerning the views of the alumni to the university [[administration]]. The convocation also, however, can hold general meetings, at which any alumnus can attend. The main [[function]] of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the [[university]] [[administration]], to [[encourage]] [[co-operation]] among alumni (esp. in regard to donations), and to elect members of the University's governing body (known variously as the Senate, Council, Board, etc., depending on the particular [[institution]], but basically equivalent to a board of directors of a corporation.) The equivalent of the Convocation in the Scottish University system is the General Council.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation]

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]