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convention (s) (noun), conventions (pl)
1. The action of summoning an assembly: A convention can be the act of convening or getting together as in a union or coalition.
2. An assembly or gathering of persons for some common object: A convention is especially a formal assembly met for deliberation or legislation on ecclesiastical, political, or social matters or other important issues.
3. The manner in which something is normal done; custom; tradition: Jack and Jill decided to skip the convention of having a Christmas tree and of giving each other presents for Christmas, but instead just have a fancy candlelight dinner!
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