convene
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verb \kən-ˈvēn\con·venedcon·ven·ing
Definition of CONVENE
intransitive verb
: to come together in a body
transitive verb
1
: to summon before a tribunal
2
: to cause to assemble
— con·ven·er or con·ve·nor \-ˈvē-nər\ noun
See Examples of CONVENE
- We convened at the hotel for a seminar.
- This class convenes twice a week.
- A panel of investigators was convened by the president to review the case.
Origin of CONVENE
Middle English, from Medieval Latin convenire, from Latin, to assemble — more at convenient
First Known Use: 15th century
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