convenance
- noun
- Archaic
:
asamblea
- In medieval times, a convenance was often held to discuss important matters of the realm.
Examples
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The village elders called a convenance to resolve the boundary dispute.
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The local council held a convenance to discuss community issues.
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The records mention a convenance where local leaders debated new farming laws.
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Is the convenance starting soon?
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In medieval times, a convenance was often held to discuss important matters of the realm.
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The village elders called a convenance to resolve the boundary dispute.
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The records mention a convenance where local leaders debated new farming laws.
Synonyms
∞
1.4
A conversation where people share ideas and opinions to decide or understand
365
3.1
A time when a group meets to do official business
203
1.0
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
162
2.5
A group of people who meet for a common purpose
102
4.1
A meeting with a professional to get advice and make a decision
73
1.0
The joining of two things to become one, like rivers or ideas
12
3.2
A formal meeting of people who discuss and decide important things
8
2.2
A planned time when several people come together to talk about something
2
2.3
Official discussions between groups to reach an agreement
2
8.1
An academic meeting where people present and discuss research
1
9.9
A council in some Christian churches that makes rules and decisions
1
9.7
A formal university ceremony for graduating students
A formal meeting where members discuss and vote on issues
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Etymology
Convenance is related to the simple word convene and comes from Latin con- 'with' and venire 'to come', so it was used for a meeting or assembly where people 'come together' to discuss things.