imparl

[im-pahrl]

im·parl

[im-pahrl]
verb (used without object) Law.
to confer with the opposing party in a lawsuit with a view to settling the dispute amicably, out of court.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English emparlen < Middle French emparler, equivalent to em- em-1 + parler to speak; see parliament
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Imparl is always a great word to know.
So is collusion. Does it mean:
a court order authorizing the examination of a dwelling or other private premises by police officials, as for stolen goods
a secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud another, or to appear as adversaries though in agreement
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