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Sanhedrin

Noun

Sense 1:

A supreme council or court in ancient Jerusalem composed of seventy-one members.

Example sentences:
  1. The Sanhedrin discussed the case in great detail before reaching a verdict.
  2. The decisions made by the Sanhedrin had a significant impact on the Jewish community.

Sense 2:

The Sanhedrin, a term also used by some Jewish scholars, refers to a hypothetical renewed national assembly in Israel.

Example sentences:
  1. Many Jewish scholars hope for the reestablishment of the Sanhedrin in modern Israel.
  2. The potential role of the Sanhedrin in shaping Jewish legislation is a topic of debate among religious leaders.

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