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Definition of: Sanhedrin
(san′hi·drin, san′i-) noun
1. In ancient times, the supreme council and highest court of the Jewish nation: also Great Sanhedrin.
2. Figuratively, any council or assembly. Also spelled Synedrion, Synedrium. Also San′·he·drim (-drim). [<Hebrew sanhedrin <Gk. synedrion, lit., a sitting together <syn- together + hedra a seat]
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