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clas⋅sis

  [klas-is]
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–noun, plural clas⋅ses  [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; < L: class
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clas·sis   (klās'ĭs)   
n.   pl. clas·ses (-ēz) Ecclesiastical

  1. A governing body of pastors and elders in certain Reformed churches, having jurisdiction over local churches.

  2. The district or churches governed by such a body.


[Latin, class of citizens; see class.]
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