Definition of syndic
1
:a municipal magistrate in some countries
2
:an agent of a university or corporation
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Origin and Etymology of syndic
French, from Late Latin syndicus representative of a corporation, from Greek syndikos assistant at law, advocate, representative of a state, from syn- + dikē judgment, case at law — more at diction
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legal Definition of syndic
in the civil law of Louisiana
:a trustee of property owned by an insolvent or bankrupt debtor
Origin and Etymology of syndic
French, government officer, from Late Latin syndicus, from Greek syndikos court assistant, advocate, from syn- together with + dikē right, judgment
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