《明史·志·卷四十九》
大政事、大典礼，聚集群臣会同商议，则与各部门参议决定其可否。
大政事、大典礼，集诸臣会议，则与诸司参决其可否。
For major political affairs and major ceremonies, the ministers were gathered to discuss and consult, and then consulted with each department to decide whether it was acceptable.