Defn: A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
6. A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are. Conference meeting, a meeting for conference. Specifically, a meeting conducted (usually) by laymen, for conference and prayer. [U. S.] — Conference room, a room for conference and prayer, and for the pastor's less formal addresses. [U. S.]
CONFERENTIAL
Con`fer*en"tial, a.
Defn: Relating to conference. [R.] Clarke.
CONFERRABLE
Con*fer"ra*ble a.
Defn: Capable of being conferred.
CONFERREE
Con`fer*ree", n.
Defn: Same as Conferee.
CONFERRER
Con*fer"rer, n.
1. One who confers; one who converses. Johnson.