PARLEY

Parley

Parley is a discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of a truce or other matters. For example, in Julius Caesar, the respective followers and armies of Brutus and Antony are ready for a truce. The root of the word parley is parler, which is the French verb "to speak"; specifically the conjugation parlez "you speak", whether as imperative or indicative.

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parley

Noun

  1. A conference, especially one between enemies.

Verb

  1. To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.


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