English dictionary
Rota
/'R/O/t/A/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(Roman Catholic Church) the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for cases appealed to the Holy See from diocesan courts
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An ecclesiastical court of Rome, called also <i>Rota Romana</i>, that takes cognizance of suits by appeal. It consists of twelve members.
Source: webster1913
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A species of zither, played like a guitar, used in the Middle Ages in church music; -- written also <i>rotta</i>.
Source: webster1913