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convention - Dictionary definition and meaning for convention

CONVENTION

(noun) the act of convening
synonyms : convening
They decided to hold a convention. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
synonyms : conventionalism , conventionality
His conventions got on her nerves. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) something regarded as a normative example
"the convention of not naming the main character", "violence is the rule not the exception", "his formula for impressing visitors"
synonyms : formula , normal , pattern , rule
(noun) (diplomacy) an international agreement
They had to abide by the convention. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a large formal assembly
"political convention"
The party held a political convention last year. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for convention

(Tag: ) A group of people who agree upon the Christian practice of tranditional worship CONVENE (gather together) every Sunday in church. They are adhering to a CONVENTION.
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