What is "synodal"

Synodal \Syn"od*al\, a. [L. synodalis: cf. F. synodal.] Synodical.
--Milton.

Synodal \Syn"od*al\, n.

1. (Ch. of Eng.) A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration.

   Synodals are due, of common right, to the bishop only.
   --Gibson.

2. A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.

mid-15c., from Late Latin synodalis, from synodus (see synod).

a. synodic; relating to a synod n. 1 A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration. 2 A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.