senatus academicus

noun

The governing body of a Scottish university, consisting of the principal and professors.

Meanings

noun
  1. The governing body of a Scottish university, consisting of the principal and professors.

Origin

  1. Latinsenātus acadēmicus
  2. Englishsenatus academicus

Borrowed from Latin senātus acadēmicus.

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