<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a large formal meeting or assembly, as of members, representatives, or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern.</li><li>a large meeting of people with a common interest, as in a particular recreational activity.</li><li>U.S. Politics: a representative party assembly to nominate candidates and adopt platforms and party rules.</li><li>a rule, method, or practice established by usage; custom.</li><li>general agreement or consent; accepted usage, especially as a standard of procedure.</li><li>accepted practice that has become removed from naturally occurring behavior; conventionalism.</li><li>a standard or customary device, structure, premise, style, etc., used in literature, music, or the arts.</li><li>an agreement, compact, or contract, such as an international agreement dealing with postal service or copyright.</li><li>any of a variety of established systems or methods of bidding or playing that allows partners to convey certain information about their hands.</li></ul>