Obs. [f. L. Areopag-us + -Y.] A conclave, a secret tribunal.

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1646.  Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., 39. It was not in the power of earth, or Areopagy of hell to work them from it. Ibid. (1682), Chr. Mor., 101. Conscience … sits in the areopagy and dark tribunal of our hearts.

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