Syn'dic, n.

n. [Lat. syndicus, Gr. σύνδικος, helping in a court of justice, an advocate, from σύν, with, and δίκη, justice; Fr. syndic, Sp. síndico, It. sindaco.] An officer of government, invested with different powers in different countries; also, one chosen to transact business for others.

☞ In France, syndics are appointed by the creditors of a bankrupt to manage the property; in Geneva, the syndic is the chief magistrate. Almost all the companies in Paris, the university, and the like, have their syndics. The university of Cambridge has its syndics, who are chosen from the senate to transact special business, as the regulation of fees, forming of laws, and the like.