Definition of parley
parleyed
;parleying
intransitive verb
: to speak with another : confer; specifically : to discuss terms with an enemy The government refused to parley with the rebels.
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Examples of parley in a Sentence
in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall
Origin and Etymology of parley
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Definition of parley
parleys
1a : a conference for discussion of points in disputeb : a conference with an enemy
2 : discussion
Examples of parley in a Sentence
held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws
can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?
Origin and Etymology of parley
Middle English parlai speech, probably from Middle French parlee, from feminine of parlé, past participle of parler to speak, from Medieval Latin parabolare, from Late Latin parabola speech, parable — more at parable
PARLEY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of parley for English Language Learners
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: to talk with an enemy or someone you disagree with especially in order to end a conflict
PARLEY Defined for Kids
Definition of parley for Students
parleys
: a discussion with an enemy
Definition of parley for Students
parleyed
;parleying
: to hold a discussion of terms with an enemy
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