SYNODAL
Etymology
Noun
synodal (plural synodals)
A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration.
A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.
Adjective
synodal (not comparable)
synodic; relating to a synod
Source: Wiktionary
Syn"od*al, a. Etym: [L. synodalis: cf. F. synodal.]
Definition: Synodical. Milton.
Syn"od*al, n.
1. (Ch. of Eng.)
Definition: A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon,
at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now
made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration.
Synodals are due, of common right, to the bishop only. Gibson.
2. A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition