Plural of convocation: formal assemblies or meetings of people, particularly in religious, academic, or official contexts; the act of calling such assemblies together.
From Latin 'convocatio,' the noun form of 'convocare' (to call together), from 'con-' (together) and 'vocare' (to call). The -tion suffix marks it as a noun of action.
Convocations peaked in importance during the medieval period when bishops and scholars were literally called together in person—now we have them, but they're ceremonial rather than decision-making bodies, showing how institutions preserve forms long after their function changes.
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