¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Convokes
1. convoke [v] - See also: convoke
Lexicographical Neighbors of Convokes
Literary usage of Convokes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of Canada: From the Time of Its Discovery Till the Union Year 1840-41 by François-Xavier Garneau (1866)
"Lord Dorchester convokes the two chambers.—Organization of the militia.—Public
accounts. ... Sir Robert Shore Milnes convokes tho chambers in 1800. ..."
2. History of the United Netherlands, from the Death of William the Silent to by John Lothrop Motley (1900)
"... Political" leaders— Henry convokes an assembly of bishops, theologians, and
others —Strong feeling on all sides on the subject of the succession— Philip ..."
3. The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for by Edmund Burke (1831)
"... prevailed on by the Burghers not to enter the City so long as order shall be
maintained—M. Van Maanen resigns—The King convokes the States General—The ..."
4. The Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1829)
"... with the Government—Miguel convokes the Cortes, to declare him king—Protest
by the Brazilian Ministers—Oporto and its Garrison declare for Don Pedro and ..."
Other Resources:
