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Convention
kənˈvɛnʃn
Convention definitions
noun
convention
conventions
- a way in which something is usually done
"to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres"
custom practice habit tradition convention routine rule rite ritual observance ordinance ceremony ceremonial- behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society
"he was an upholder of convention and correct form"
- an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty
"the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution"
- a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group
"the party held its biennial convention"
conference meeting congress assembly gathering summit council of delegates/representatives symposium forum convocation synod conclave diet chapter- an assembly of the delegates of a political party to select candidates for office
- a body set up by agreement to deal with a particular issue
"the convention is a UN body responsible for the regulation of sea dumping"
- a meeting of Parliament without a summons from the sovereign
- a bid or system of bidding by which the bidder tries to convey specific information about the hand to their partner, as opposed to seeking to win the auction