convention

B2
Pronunciation
/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A meeting or gathering.

Example Sentences
  • The convention was held in Geneva.
2 Definition

A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.

Example Sentences
  • The EU installed an inter-institutional Convention to draft a European constitution.
3 Definition

The convening of a formal meeting.

4 Definition

A formal agreement, contract or pact.

5 Definition

A treaty or supplement to such.

Example Sentences
  • The Vienna convention at the Vienna Congress (1814-15) standardized most of diplomatic conduct for generations.
6 Definition

A practice or procedure widely observed in a group, especially to facilitate social interaction; a custom.

Example Sentences
  • Table seatings are generally determined by tacit convention, not binding formal protocol.