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convention

convention

noun kon-van-SYON Rare
People & Society Law

Also means

agreement

Usage Note

Convention covers a social norm or custom, a formal agreement between parties, and a large professional gathering (a conference). Une convention collective is a collective bargaining agreement between employers and unions — a very important term in French labour law. The adjective conventionnel means 'conventional'.

Examples

"La convention a été signée par les deux parties."

Natural Translation

The agreement was signed by both parties.

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