Parley
/ˈpɑːrli/noun
A meeting between two sides in a disagreement or conflict to discuss a solution.
Both parties agreed to a parley in order to address their issues.
Often appears as...
- agree to a parley
- call a parley
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Formality Level
Parley is formal and often used in historical or official contexts.
The leaders held a parley to prevent war.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Ground
Parleys typically occur at a neutral location to ensure fairness.
The two generals met for a parley on the uninhabited island.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporariness
A parley is often a temporary pause in conflict for talks, not the end.
The factions agreed to a brief parley despite ongoing tensions.
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conferenceconsultationconversationdialoguediscussionmeetnegotiatetalk
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