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syndic [< Cdn F syndic d'habitations] New France, Hist. 
n. See 1963 quote.
- 1886 They declared that, having regard to the smallness of the population, it would be better to appoint a syndic.
- 1960 The syndics, elected annually, were allowed to attend the governing council, make representations on matters affecting their constituents, but not to debate or vote.
- 1963 The administration of the colony was made less autocratic, and syndics, or representatives of the people of Quebec and Montreal [1647] were allowed to appear before the concil on the business of their electors.
- 1886 They declared that, having regard to the smallness of the population, it would be better to appoint a syndic.