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noun
1.
a meeting or formal assembly, as of representatives or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern.
2.
U.S. Politics. a representative party assembly to nominate candidates and adopt platforms and party rules.
3.
an agreement, compact, or contract.
4.
an international agreement, especially one dealing with a specific matter, as postal service or copyright.
5.
EXPANDa rule, method, or practice established by usage; custom: the convention of showing north at the top of a map.
6.
general agreement or consent; accepted usage, especially as a standard of procedure.
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COLLAPSEBridge. any of a variety of established systems or methods of bidding or playing that allows partners to convey certain information about their hands.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English convencio(u)n (< Middle French ) < Latin conventiōn- (stem of conventiō) agreement, literally, a coming together. See convene, -tion
1375–1425; late Middle English convencio(u)n (< Middle French ) < Latin conventiōn- (stem of conventiō) agreement, literally, a coming together. See convene, -tion
Related forms
an·ti·con·ven·tion, adjective
coun·ter·con·ven·tion, noun
post·con·ven·tion, adjective
pre·con·ven·tion, noun
pro·con·ven·tion, adjective
EXPANDun·con·ven·tion, noun
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. Convention, assembly, conference, convocation name meetings for particular purposes. Convention usually suggests a meeting of delegates representing political, church, social, or fraternal organizations. Assembly usually implies a meeting for a settled or customary purpose, as for discussion, legislation, or participation in a social function. Conference suggests a meeting for consultation and discussion about business or professional problems. Convocation denotes a (church) assembly, the members of which have been summoned for a special purpose; chapel services at some colleges are called convocations. 3. pact, treaty.
1. Convention, assembly, conference, convocation name meetings for particular purposes. Convention usually suggests a meeting of delegates representing political, church, social, or fraternal organizations. Assembly usually implies a meeting for a settled or customary purpose, as for discussion, legislation, or participation in a social function. Conference suggests a meeting for consultation and discussion about business or professional problems. Convocation denotes a (church) assembly, the members of which have been summoned for a special purpose; chapel services at some colleges are called convocations. 3. pact, treaty.
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| Main Entry: | Convention2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See National Convention |
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convention
c.1440, from L. conventionem (nom. conventio), pp. of convenire (see convene).
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