English word convention comes from Latin venio ((intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.), Latin cum (Although. Because. When With.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| venio | Latin (lat) | (intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come. |
| cum | Latin (lat) | Although. Because. When With. |
| con- | Latin (lat) | 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 (lat) | 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 (lat) | (rare) , agreement, covenant. Enterprise, corporation; an association of merchants. Meeting, gathering, congregation, judicial assembly. |
| conventio | Latin (lat) | Agreement, covenant, convention, compact. Assembly. Meeting of people. |
| convention | Middle French (frm) | |
| convention | English (en) | (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. |