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Word: Parley
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting speech or debate): perhaps from Old French parlee ‘spoken’, feminine past participle of the verb parler
ˈpɑːli
a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice
Short Definition:conference between opposing sides in dispute
Examples:- a parley is in progress and the invaders may withdraw
Word: Parley
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpɑːli
hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms
Short Definition:hold conference with opposing side to discuss terms
Examples:- they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy
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