parley
6
8.1
- noun
- /ˈpɑrli/
- Archaic
:
parlamento
- The two generals agreed to a parley to discuss the terms of their ceasefire.
Examples
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No provocation nor warning nor offer of parley.
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In early February 1764, frontiersmen numbering from three to five hundred staged such a march, but when met by preparations for armed resistance, they settled for a parley at Germantown.
Academic text (2000) -
I would like to suggest a parley.
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There was a possibility that the boy could pass a message, an invitation to a parley.
Fiction book (1994) -
You called this parley for a better reason than an exchange of compliments.
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Let me go to the front lines and parley with the Brechai.
Fiction book (2000) -
"We must not interrupt the parley," she said, speaking softly.
Fiction book (1993) -
Hearing that, Luke called a parley, and Mr. Bondurant informed all that we must keep together as we traveled during the day.
Fiction book (1997) -
Or maybe set up a truce parley between him and the gunfighter?
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She's invoked the right of parley with Captain Barbossa.
Synonyms
∞
1.4
A conversation where people share ideas and opinions to decide or understand
859
3.5
A discussion to reach an agreement, often in business or politics
2
2.3
Official discussions between groups to reach an agreement
2
3.9
Talks between representatives of different countries to solve problems and reach agreements
A private talk in which people make an agreement, often by politicians or business leaders
Idioms
How Formal
- Formal
420
4.4
- Formal
859
3.5
- Archaic
6
8.1
- Formal
6
4.0
∞
1.4
∞
1.0
- Informal
312
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Parley comes from the old French word parler, which means 'to speak'. It shares the same root as parliament (a place for talking), so a parley is a special meeting where opposing sides speak to try to agree.