Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - syllabus

n. (pl. syllabuses or syllabi) 1 a the programme or outline of a course of study, teaching, etc. b a statement of the requirements for a particular examination. 2 RC Ch. a summary of points decided by papal decree regarding heretical doctrines or practices. Etymology: mod.L, orig. a misreading of L sittybas accus. pl. of sittyba f. Gk sittuba title-slip or label