syndic

noun

syn·​dic ˈsin-dik 

1

: a municipal magistrate in some countries

2

: an agent of a university or corporation

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

syndic

noun

syn·​dic ˈsin-dik 

in the civil law of Louisiana : a trustee of property owned by an insolvent or bankrupt debtor

Etymology

French, government officer, from Late Latin syndicus, from Greek syndikos court assistant, advocate, from syn- together with + dikē right, judgment