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convention

convention /kənˈvɛnʃən/ noun
plural conventions
convention
/kənˈvɛnʃən/
noun
plural conventions
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONVENTION
[count] : a large meeting of people who come to a place for usually several days to talk about their shared work or other interests or to make decisions as a group
: a custom or a way of acting or doing things that is widely accepted and followed
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[count] : a traditional or common style often used in literature, theater, or art to create a particular effect
[count] formal : a formal agreement between two groups (such as countries or political organizations)