A broad term that can refer to a large meeting, an exhibition, or a combination of the two.

A matchcover category from any kind of convention (usually pertaining to national matchcover conventions, annual meetings of local clubs, swapfests, or club parties). Usually dated, this category might include matchcovers issued by individual matchcover collectors, clubs, groups of collectors or other organizations within the matchcover hobby.

a Women of the ELCA term for a gathering in which delegates make decisions or carry out legislative functions

The first UFW convention was held in September 1973 in Fresno, California. There were 346 delegates who represented 60,000 farmworkers.

(a) A communal event organised by roleplayers for roleplayers. (b) An altered state of reality induced by constant andrenalin, high blood sugar levels, lack of sleep, and a diet of meat pies, Coke and Mars Bars. See Post-Con Depression. (c) Any long weekend.

See National Assembly

Biennial meeting of delegates who form the convention body, which is the supreme legislative power of the Fraternity and has power to transact Fraternity business.

A meeting of persons for a common purpose.

a meeting of delegates from a political party

large national or international meetings of business circles, whether for discussions or commercial exhibitions or both. May also refer to a general and formal meeting for a legislative body, social or economic group in order to provide information on a particular situation.

a large formal assembly; "political convention"

a code of proper behaviour, something like the good manners of politics

a formal meeting, an assembly is you will

a formal meeting of delegates and members of skiing associations and of the skiing industry

a formal meeting or assembly that is not open to the general public

a gathering of individuals who meet at a pre-arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest

a great place to meet and learn more about what you have to offer

a great way to learn about stuttering, meet other clinicians interested and stuttering, and gain first-hand information from people who have experienced a wide variety of treatment approaches

a kind of meeting

a large meeting of people who are usually interested in one particular subject or business

a meeting of the "who's who" in the rice milling industry, both from the United States and abroad

an assembly of delegates who represent each state's political party that meet to direct, redefine, and make decisions for the national party

a national event,'' he said

a national meeting of a political party, where delegates selected during primaries formally select the party's nominee for the general election

a series of Meetings

a way for coaches to meet and discuss ways to improve Missouri academic competition

a weekend event in a hotel where Science Fiction Fans, and/or Furry Fans get together for a good time

A gathering called at a regional, national, or international level for consultation on matters affecting the welfare of the Bahá'í community and for the purpose, respectively, of electing delegates to a National Convention, electing the members of a National Spiritual Assembly, or electing the members of the Universal House of Justice.

the national rabbit show held by ARBA and sponsored by a local club for all breeds. Held in the fall. Many states hold conventions as well.

Annual business meeting of the Federations, both State and National.

(n.) A large gathering of people at a hotel or convention center with a predesignated theme such as science fiction, role-playing, or anthropomorphics.

A biennial meeting at which League delegates elect officers, adopt a budget, and choose study and action priorities. Conventions are scheduled at the state and national levels.

Delegates from local Leagues meet in odd numbered years to elect officers and directors, adopt program, budget and changes in the bylaws. The delegate body may also make action motions and give direction to the board.

A big, official meeting of people.

A meeting involving a general group session followed by committee meetings in breakout rooms.

a big party meeting held at a depressing Radisson somewhere near the interstate

an assembly of people met for a common purpose. Many conventions are held for gaming (whether RPGs, LARPs, or other types) as well as for more "mainstream" hobbies and industries.

biennial meeting at which League delegates elect officers, adopt a budget, and choose study and action principles. Conventions are held at State and National level in alternating years.

The highest legislative body of the synods and the national church.

An assembly of delegates, representatives, and members of an organization convened for a common purpose.

A national meeting of a political party, where delegates formally elect a party's nominee.

an official meeting of the delegates of a political party at which they choose their candidates and decide upon their party platform.

A larger group of paperfolders who gather for a long weekend of paper folding - they occur all around the world

A legal agreement between nations. In this document referring to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the UNFCCC).

a meeting of a church body, as in a diocesan convention: "Tennessee is having its convention this weekend at St. Marks." =The Diocese of Tennessee is gathering as a dicocese at St. Marks church.

General and formal meeting of a legislative body, social or economic group. The term is also used to describe meetings of business circles such as the Ford Dealers Convention.

See Diocesan Convention and General Convention.

An assembly of a group of persons representing persons and groups, coming together for the accomplishment of a purpose of interest to a larger group or groups. A convention does not mean the coming together of agency or inter–agency personnel.

State Leagues and the National League hold conventions every two years to accomplish the same duties as the local League Annual Meeting: elect officers and directors, decide program for the next two years, approve a budget for two years and bylaw changes. Conventions usually last two to four days. Voting delegates are based on league size; however, anyone can attend and participate in non-voting activities.

United States Aquatic Sports annual, week long, meeting where all rules changes are decided and working committees are established. Representatives are sent by each LSC to make up the voting body.

a meeting of a church body, as in a diocesan convention: "Massachusetts is having its convention this weekend at St. Paul's" =The Diocese of Massachusetts is gathering as a dicocese at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul's.

A meeting of delegates who are usually chosen by constituent groups to conduct the business of the association. It is similar to an Annual Meeting, except that only members who have been selected to be delegates have voting rights.

something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"

an international treaty, often covering a quasi-ethical area such as environmental protection, asylum , human rights and so forth

See Treaty. Whereas in the last century the term "convention" was regularly employed for bilateral agreements, it is now generally used for multilateral treaties with a broad number of parties. Usually instruments negotiated under the auspices of an international organization are entitled conventions.

Binding agreement between states; used synonymously with TREATY and COVENANT. Conventions are stronger than DECLARATIONS because they are legally binding for governments that have signed them. When the UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY adopts a convention, it creates international norms and standards. Once a convention is adopted by the UN General Assembly, MEMBER STATES can then RATIFY the convention, promising to uphold it. Govern ments that violate the standards set forth in a convention can then be censured by the UN.

A legally binding agreement between nations designed to protect human rights (used interchangeably with treaty and covenant). Conventions are considered to have more legal force than declarations because governments are legally bound to enforce the agreements that they have ratified. When the UN General Assembly adopts a convention, it creates international standards for action and behavior. Once a convention is adopted by the UNGeneral Assembly, Member States can then ratify it, thereby promising to uphold it. Governments that violate the standards set forth in a convention can then be censured by the UN and by governments.

An international agreement drafted by a number of countries or an international organization (e.g., the United Nations).

The convention on the future of Europe, chaired by former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, was established to draft a new constitutional Treaty for the EU, bearing in mind that its institutions and procedures were designed for six Member States, whereas the EU will soon be a continent-wide Union of 25 members. The convention, which included representatives of Member State governments and parliaments, as well as Members of the European Parliament, submitted its draft text to EU Heads of State and Government in June 2003, which forms the basis for negotiations at an intergovernmental conference. (See also Intergovernmental conference.)

An international treaty that when ratified or acceded to by a country, the binding force of international law. The national laws of a country are to be brought into conformity with the provisions.

a legally binding document, in writing, between two or more countries. (Also sometimes known as a “treaty,” “protocol,” “covenant,” “agreement,” or “pact.”). The current draft (as of February, 2006) of the International Convention on the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities is available here - please note that this text will likely change as negotiations reach conclusion. Previous Page

An international Convention is an agreement between states or nations; used synonymously with 'international treaty'. International Conventions are binding at international law on governments that have signed them. When the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopts a Convention, it creates international norms and standards. Once a Convention is adopted by the UN General Assembly, Member States can then ratify the Convention, promising to uphold it. Governments that violate the standards set forth in a Convention will be subject to the enforcement mechanisms in that Convention.

formal agreement, often involving different countries.

A legal instrument under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union. Since the Amsterdam Treaty, conventions may only be used for police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters. A convention requires a unanimous decision of the EU Council after consulting the Parliament and enters into force after ratification by at least half the Member States. (See Enlargement: Justice and home affairs, Documentation Centre, EU Treaty, Title VI)

A legally binding agreement, often among many parties. Convention

Synonymous with covenant or treaty. An international agreement, whether bilateral or multilateral. A convention (covenant, treaty) differs from a Declaration in that a convention is an agreement whereby countries agree to bind themselves under international law to conform to the its provisions. Countries bind themselves in this way through a process of ratification of or Adhesion to the convention. Note that "convention" is never used here as a synonym of "conference", "meeting", or "rally", as in "an Authors' Convention".

1. A call that, by partnership agreement, conveys a meaning other than willingness to play in the denomination named (or in the last denomination named), or high-card strength or length (three cards or more) there. However, an agreement as to overall strength does not make a call a convention. 2. Defender’s play that serves to convey a meaning by agreement rather than inference.

1. A call that serves by partnership agreement to convey a meaning not necessarily related to the denomination named (for definition of conventional pass, see Law 30C). 2. Defender's play that serves to convey a meaning by agreement rather than inference.

written legal agreement between countries

a general agreement about basic principles: in this usage, basic principles of how to represent something visually

A convention is a set of agreed, stipulated or generally accepted social norms, norms, standards or criteria, often taking the form of a custom.

a rule or a selection from among two or more alternatives, where the rule or alternative is agreed upon among participants

a rule or practice established by use

a rule which is enforced not by the courts but by public opinion and conscience

a set of rules created by an industry-related organization

a standard set of rules that you follow

An agreed-upon usage, for example, of a term.

Filing by the Convention' means obeying the rules established by the 1883 Paris Convention. This usually has the connotation of filing foreign applications within 12 months of the priority date application.

the accepted punctuation, capitalization, spelling grammar and format used in writing

a great event that allows for a dialogue between all types of industry members -- great educational value in a nice social setting

an event, usually based around a theme, practice, or commonly appreciated medium

a social convenience, as, for example, money

a two-way social event with room parties and filk singing and a feeling of society

a weeklong event

An artificial bid which has a particular meaning, e.g. opening 2C (in Acol) shows a strong hand, not a biddable club suit.

A convention is a single bid or short series of bids which by prior agreement are assigned a special meaning either in addition to or instead of their natural meaning (usually such bids are agreed to be forcing).

an accepted or traditional feature of a work (e.g., the Greek Chorus, the Shakespearian aside, blank verse)

A custom of the theater which is recognized and accepted by the audience.

accepted practice in written language

a gathering of persons in trade or a profession for the purposes of providing, publishing and exchanging information, ideas and attitudes and conducting the business of the organization

a formal gathering of members or selected representatives of a particular group, for example, a political party or trade union

a pattern of coordinated behavior that the members of a community follow for mutual benefit