convocation

US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

a large formal meeting, especially of a university or college, at which degrees are given out

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The annual convocation ceremony was held in the main auditorium.
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Students gathered for the fall convocation to receive their diplomas.
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assemblygatheringmeetingsessionconference
2.

the act of calling people together for a large formal meeting

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The convocation of the council was announced for next month.
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The king ordered the immediate convocation of his advisors.
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summoningcallingconveningassemblymuster