un convened
verb (used without object)
1.
to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
verb (used with object)
2.
to cause to assemble; convoke.
3.
to summon to appear, as before a judicial officer.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin convenīre to come together, equivalent to con- con- + venīre to come
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin convenīre to come together, equivalent to con- con- + venīre to come
Related forms
con·ven·a·ble, adjective
con·ven·a·bly, adverb
con·ven·er, con·ve·nor, noun
re·con·vene, verb, re·con·vened, re·con·ven·ing.
un·con·ven·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. congregate, meet, collect, gather.
1. congregate, meet, collect, gather.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to gather, call together, or summon, esp for a formal meeting |
| 2. | (tr) to order to appear before a court of law, judge, tribunal, etc |
| [C15: from Latin convenīre to assemble, from venīre to come] | |
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Word Origin & History
convene
early 15c., from M.Fr. convenir, from L. convenire "unite, be suitable, agree," from com- "together" + venire "to come" (see venue). Related: Convener (late 16c.); convening (1650s).
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