syndic noun. ['sɪndɪk] E17.
[French syndic, syndique delegate, chief magistrate of Geneva from late Latin syndicus delegate of a corporation from Greek sundikos defendant's advocate, from sun- SYN- + base of dikē judgement, deiknusthai show: see -IC.]
1. A government officer, having different powers in different countries; an officer of law; a magistrate entrusted with civil affairs; spec. each of four chief magistrates of Geneva. E17.

2. A person deputed as a business agent for a corporation or a university; spec. in some universities, a member of a special committee of the senate. E17.

3. A censor of the actions of another. E-M17.

4. = ASSIGNEE 2. rare. E18.

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