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noun
Discussion, especially before some action is taken; conference, debate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit, but also used to obtain further time to plead or answer allegations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
Topics: law
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History
Ultimately from Anglo-Norman emparlance, from the verb Old French emparler.
