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MASONIC GLOSSARY - DEFINED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA Entered Apprentice | Fellowcraft | Master Mason | Grand Lodge |
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| ballot | a secret vote by balls and cubes or in writing |
| clandestine | not recognized by the Grand Lodge of California |
| Constituent Lodge | a Lodge chartered by, or under dispensation from, a Grand Lodge |
| dimit | a document, bearing the seal of a Lodge and attested to by the Secretary, terminating membership |
| fraternal intercourse | activities that promote fraternalism in constituent Lodges or Masonic Youth Orders and are not prohibited by this Code |
| in good standing | when dues are current |
| Masonic Association | a group of Masons with common employment or profession and with a membership of not less than 25 Master Masons of this jurisdiction; in good standing |
| Masonic Clothing | white aprons |
| Masonic Intercourse | any communication involving the esoteric or secret portion of the ritual |
| Masonic Organizations | any group, chapter, order, club, association or organization requiring Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite to membership, except Masonic Lodges |
| Masonic Regalia | aprons, jewels, implements and hats appropriate to one's station or office |
| Masonic Youth Orders |
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls International Order of Job's Daughters International Order of DeMolay |
| notice | a call issued by the Secretary, by order of the Lodge or Master, or by other competent authority to attend or perform as specified |
| summons | an imperative order issued by the Master, and attested to by the Secretary, or by other competent authority, to appear as specified; a trial summons is one issued for the purpose of answering Masonic charges |
Entered Apprentice | Fellowcraft | Master Mason | Grand Lodge