colloquy

  1. Noun.  A conversation or dialogue. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
  2. Noun.  (obsolete) A formal conference. (defdate, 16th-17th c.) .
  3. Noun.  (Christianity) A church court held by certain Reformed denominations. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
  4. Noun.  A written discourse. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
  5. Noun.  (legal) A discussion during a trial in which a judge ensures that the defendant understands what is taking place in the trial and what their rights are.

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