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   convention

   /kənˈvɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a way in which something is usually done: "to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres"
   • ▪ behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society: "he was an upholder of convention and correct form" Similar customusagepracticetraditionwayhabitnormrulecodecanonpunctilioaccepted behaviourconventionalityproprietyetiquetteprotocolformalityceremonialformal:praxismoresmoeurs
   • 2. an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty: "the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution" Similar agreementaccordprotocolcompactpacttreatyconcordatententeunderstandingarrangementcontractbargaindeal
   • 3. a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group: "the party held its biennial convention" Similar conferencemeetingcongressassemblygatheringsummitcouncil of delegates/representativessymposiumforumconvocationsynodconclavedietchapterinformal:conget-togetherrare:colloquium
   • ▪ an assembly of the delegates of a political party to select candidates for office. North American
   • ▪ a body set up by agreement to deal with a particular issue: "the convention is a UN body responsible for the regulation of sea dumping"
   • ▪ a meeting of Parliament without a summons from the sovereign. historical
   • 4. a bid or system of bidding by which the bidder tries to convey specific information about the hand to their partner, as opposed to seeking to win the auction.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in convention (sense 3)): via Old French from Latin conventio(n-) ‘meeting, covenant’, from the verb convenire (see convene). convention (sense 1) dates from the late 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › conventionsCONVENTIONS - 61 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Jun 12, 2024 · conventions. noun. These are words and phrases related to conventions. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. MORES. Synonyms. mores. customs. practices. standards. traditions. observances. code. usages. rules. rituals. forms. ethos. morals. etiquette. morality. proprieties. ETIQUETTE. Synonyms. etiquette. rules of behavior.

3. guides.loc.gov › international-conventionsPublic International Law: A Beginner's Guide - Library of...

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   Jun 14, 2024 · International conventions are treaties signed between two or more nations that act as an international agreement. A treaty is a binding agreement between nation-states that forms the basis for international law .

4. library.fiveable.me › act › englishACT English: Conventions of Standard English Overview - Fiveable

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Conventions of Standard English is made up of three question types: Sentence Structure and Formation, Usage, and Punctuation. To look at each of these question types in more depth, you can check out the corresponding ACT study guides here on Fiveable!

5. research.un.org › en › docsTreaty Research - UN International Law Documentation - United...

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Treaties, conventions and international agreements are an important part of international law. The UN is involved in many aspects of treaty law, at every stage of development. The UN's involvement...

6. edubirdie.com › blog › writing-conventionsMain Tips on Writing Conventions for College Students

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Let’s define writing conventions first. They are language rules that enable readers to understand text. They serve as signposts for readers or provide familiar ground for understanding what message says.

7. library.fiveable.me › sat › writingSAT Writing and Language: Standard English Conventions ️

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Standard English Grammar Conventions is a section that focuses on sentence structure, punctuation, and another other grammatical rules that could apply to a sentence. We could outline this section with three main categories: ️ Sentence structure. 📓 Conventions of usage.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › international-lawInternational law | Definition, History, Characteristics,...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · international law, the body of legal rules, norms, and standards that apply between sovereign states and other entities that are legally recognized as international actors. The term was coined by the English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832). The nature and development of international law. Definition and scope.