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convention

/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A meeting or gathering.
  2. A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.
  3. The convening of a formal meeting.
  4. A formal agreement, contract or pact.
  5. A treaty or supplement to such.
  6. A practice or procedure widely observed in a group, especially to facilitate social interaction; a custom.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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