Syndical

syn·dic  (sndk)

n.

1. One appointed to represent a corporation, university, or other organization in business transactions; a business agent.

2. A civil magistrate or similar government official in some European countries.

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[French, from Old French sindiz, from Late Latin syndicus, from Greek sundikos, public advocate : sun-, syn- + dik, justice; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

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syndi·cal adj.