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English word convention comes from Latin venio ((intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.), Latin cum (Although. Because. When With.)

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venio (Latin)

(intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.

cum (Latin)

Although. Because. When With.

con- (Latin)

Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.

convenio (Latin)

I accost.. I am agreed (Ex: convenit inter omnis ut, it is agreed by all that). I convene, assemble, meet together.. I fit, am suited.

conventus (Latin)

(rare) , agreement, covenant. Enterprise, corporation; an association of merchants. Meeting, gathering, congregation, judicial assembly.

conventio (Latin)

Agreement, covenant, convention, compact. Assembly. Meeting of people.

convention (Middle French)

convention (English)

(international law) A treaty or supplement to such.. A formal agreement, contract or pact.. A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.. A meeting or gathering.. A practice or procedure widely observed in a group, especially to facilitate social interaction; a custom.. The convening of a formal meeting.

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