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    parley
    /ˈpɑːli/

    noun

    • 1. a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice: "a parley is in progress and the invaders may withdraw"

    verb

    • 1. hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms: "they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARLEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to meet in order to discuss something, especially how to end an argument or a war: After some serious parleying, both sides agreed to settle their differences. He has led disarmament talks and parleyed with NATO. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › parleyParley Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PARLEY is to speak with another : confer; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy. How to use parley in a sentence.

  4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › parleyParley Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    PARLEY meaning: to talk with an enemy or someone you disagree with especially in order to end a conflict usually + with.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › parleyPARLEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Parley definition: a discussion or conference.. See examples of PARLEY used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARLEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A parley is a discussion between two opposing people or groups in which both sides try to come to an agreement.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › parleyParley - definition of parley by The Free Dictionary

    A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters. intr.v. par·leyed, par·ley·ing, par·leys. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › parleyParley - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A formal discussion between enemies or opponents is called a parley. A British drummer called for a parley between the British and American armies in 1781, and officers from both sides then discussed the terms of Britain's surrender. Parley can also be used as a verb, meaning to discuss or negotiate, such as between enemies or opponents. If ...

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPARLEY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to meet in order to discuss something, especially how to end an argument or a war: After some serious parleying, both sides agreed to settle their differences. He has led disarmament talks and parleyed with NATO. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishparley noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of parley noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › parleyparley | meaning of parley in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    parley meaning, definition, what is parley: a discussion in which enemies try to ach...: Learn more.

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