collegial

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col·le·gial | \ kə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əl

, especially for sense 2a also -ˈlē-gē-əl \

Definition of collegial

1 : collegiate sense 2

2a : marked by power or authority vested equally in each of a number of colleagues There was an increasing tendency to turn from collegial to one-man management.— Merle Fainsod

b : characterized by equal sharing of authority especially by Roman Catholic bishops a collegial church

3 : marked by camaraderie among colleagues collegial relationships among faculty members

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company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers

Recent Examples on the Web Biden seems to believe in a collegial Senate and a spirit of compromise that no longer exists. — James Moore, CNN, 15 July 2021 This is collegial discourse ranging from the mundane to spiritual, sartorial to professorial. — Dawn Burkes, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2021 The conversation was collegial and informal until the topic of Pakistan came up. — New York Times, 7 July 2021 With those who worked for him, Mr. Weisselberg could be collegial in one moment and volatile in the next. — New York Times, 30 June 2021 The decision, vehemently opposed by a minority of bishops, came despite appeals from the Vatican for a more cautious and collegial approach to the divisive issue. — CBS News, 18 June 2021 The 168-55 vote to proceed, vehemently opposed by a minority of bishops amid impassioned debate during virtual meetings, came despite appeals from the Vatican for a more cautious and collegial approach. — Peter Smith, ajc, 18 June 2021 Yet there are scores of bishops who oppose any swift or aggressive action on the issue; some cite a letter from the Vatican urging the USCCB to take a cautious, collegial approach. — David Crary, Star Tribune, 16 June 2021 Francis has repeatedly argued that collegial dialogue between bishops is key to lasting reform in the church. — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 19 June 2021

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