ɪs noun, plural clas·ses 
[klas-eez] (in certain Reformed churches)
[klas-eez] (in certain Reformed churches) 1.
the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches; a presbytery.
2.
the group of churches governed by such an organization.
Origin:
1585–95; < Latin: class
1585–95; < Latin: class
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| —n , pl classes | |
| 1. | a governing body of elders or pastors |
| 2. | the district or group of local churches directed by such a body |
| [C16: from Latin; see | |
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