̘. ̈n.ˈsɪndɪkɪt n. & v. --n. 1 a
combination of individuals or
commercial firms to
promote some common interest. 2 an
association or
agency supplying
material simultaneously to a
number of newspapers or periodicals. 3 a
group of
people who combine to
buy or rent
property,
gamble,
organize crime, etc. 4 a
committee of syndics. --v.tr. 1
form into a syndicate. 2
publish (material)
through a syndicate. øøsyndication n. [F syndicat f. med.L syndicatus f. LL syndicus: see SYNDIC]