Parley Meaning in English
word
التعريف
A meeting between enemies or groups at odds, usually to discuss terms of peace or settlement. It is a formal negotiation or discussion.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Old-fashioned or literary; rarely used in modern everyday speech except in historical, legal, or fantasy contexts. Common collocations: 'hold a parley', 'call for a parley'. Not used for casual talks; much more formal than 'talk' or 'discussion'.
جمل نموذجية
The leaders agreed to a parley to end the conflict.
basic
A parley was called at sunrise between the two armies.
basic
They met for a parley to negotiate peace.
basic
After weeks of fighting, both sides finally agreed to parley.
natural
She suggested calling a parley instead of continuing the argument.
natural
Pirates often demanded a parley before surrendering their ship.
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