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Another word for colloquy

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Noun

  1. Spoken exchange

      1. Either of two bony or cartilaginous structures that in most vertebrates form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth.
      2. The mandible or maxilla or the part of the face covering these bones.
      3. Any of various structures of invertebrates that have an analogous function to vertebrate jaws.
      1. A casual talk; confabulation.
      2. To talk casually.
      1. To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse:
      2. To utter or pronounce words:
      3. To imitate the sounds of human speech:
      1. The faculty or act of speaking.
      2. The faculty or act of expressing or describing thoughts, feelings, or perceptions by the articulation of words.
      3. What is spoken or expressed, as in conversation; uttered or written words:
      1. Verbal expression in speech or writing:
      2. Verbal exchange or conversation:
      3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.
      1. A conversation between two or more people.
      2. A discussion of positions or beliefs, especially between groups to resolve a disagreement.
      3. Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.
      1. To engage in an exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language.
      2. To interact socially with others; associate.
      3. An interchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language; conversation.
      1. The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language:
      2. An instance of this:
      1. To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
      2. To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
      3. An informal, light conversation.
    See also:

    words

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Another word for colloquy

Noun
      1. A meeting for consultation or discussion.
      2. An exchange of views.
      3. A meeting of committees to settle differences between two legislative bodies.
      1. A conversation between two or more people.
      2. A discussion of positions or beliefs, especially between groups to resolve a disagreement.
      3. Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.
      1. To consider something; deliberate.
      2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
      3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument.
    See also:

    discussion

    conversation

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Sentence Examples

  • The States General met in December; the edict of Orleans (January 1561) followed, and finally, after the colloquy of Poissy, the edict of January 1562, the most liberal, except that of Nantes, ever obtained by the Protestants of France.

  • His conspicuous ability was shown in the abortive Colloquy of Poissy (1561).

  • These articles were signed by the ten official members of the colloquy: Luther, Jonas, Melanchthon, Osiander, Agricola, Brenz, Oecolampadius, Bucer, Hedio and Zwingli.

  • At a colloquy of preachers in Flensburg (8th April 1529) Hofmann, John Campanus and others were put on their defence.

  • Cond and Coligny, who, having obtained liberty of conscience in January 1561, now demanded liberty of worship. The colloquy at Poissy between the cardinal of Lorraine and Theodore Bean (September 1561), did not end in the agreement hoped for, and the duke of Guise so far abused its spirit as to embroil the French Calvinists with the German I

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