Conventions Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Conventions? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words starting with Conventions, Example sentences, Synonyms, How to pronounce? Related sentences, Derivations, Words ending with Conventions, Antonyms and more...

Word: Conventions

How to pronounce: kənˈvenʃn

Noun

Definitions:

1. A way in which something is usually done.

Example sentences: "To attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres"

2. An agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.

Example sentences: "The convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution"

3. A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group.

Example sentences: "The party held its biennial convention"

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.

Example sentences: "B.J. Herbison's Playing Pinochle page describes a variation of Single Deck Pinochle, and a detailed set of suggested bidding conventions."

Synonyms:

contract

agreement

covenant

treaty

accord

settlement

deal

pact

conditional character

tradition

custom