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convention


Definition: Meaning of, convention in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n /

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  1. [countable] a large formal meeting for people who belong to the same profession or organization or who have the same interests
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  2. [countable] a formal agreement, especially between countries, about particular rules or behaviour [=  pact, treaty]
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  3. [uncountable and countable] behaviour and attitudes that most people in a society consider to be normal and right [=  custom]
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  4. [countable] a method or style often used in literature, art, the theatre etc to achieve a particular effect
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convention used in phrases

  • American Baptist Convention (noun)
    1. an association of Northern Baptists
  • Chemical Weapons Convention (noun)
    1. a global treaty banning the production, acquisition, stockpiling, transfer or use of chemical weapons
  • Constitutional Convention (noun)
    1. the convention of United States statesmen who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787
  • Constitutional Convention, the
    1. the meeting of representatives in 1787 in Philadelphia that led to the writing of the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
  • European Convention on Human Rights, the
    1. an official agreement signed by the UK and most other European countries, in which they promise to allow every citizen their HUMAN RIGHTS, such as the right to be free, to express their political opinions, and to be treated fairly. If someone thinks that one of these countries is breaking this agreement, they can officially complain to the European Human Rights Commission. If they are still not satisfied, they can take their case to a special court called the EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS .
  • Geneva Convention (noun)
    1. an agreement first drawn up in Geneva in 1864 and later revised concerning the treatment of captured and wounded military personnel and civilians in wartime
  • Geneva Convention, the
    1. a set of agreements that establish rules for how people should be treated during wars, especially if they are wounded or taken prisoner. The Geneva Convention was first written in Geneva, Switzerland, in the 19th century and was accepted by most countries. It has been changed several times at later international meetings.
  • Northern Baptist Convention (noun)
    1. an association of Northern Baptists
  • Southern Baptist Convention (noun)
    1. an association of Southern Baptists
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