convention

  1. Noun.  A meeting or gathering.
  2. Noun.  A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.
  3. Noun.  The convening of a formal meeting.
  4. Noun.  A formal agreement, contract or pact.
  5. Noun.  (international law) A treaty or supplement to such.
  6. Noun.  A generally accepted principle, method or behaviour.

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