Conference
/ˈkɒnfərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal meeting for discussion or consultation, often involving multiple parties.
The attorneys held a conference to discuss the settlement terms.
- (n.) A private meeting between a judge and attorneys to resolve procedural matters.
The judge called a conference to address pretrial motions.
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- conferences
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the conference type to avoid ambiguity, e.g., 'pretrial conference' or 'settlement conference.'
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