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A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group
“I remind members of the convention that members should not conduct conversations in the House unless it is necessary, and then only in a way so as not to disturb the proceedings.”
Behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society
“But, and there is the rub, every member of the Cabinet is expected by acceptable social convention to then go out and promote and defend what has been pronounced.”
An agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty
“In 1997 a convention established standards to combat international bribery, to which more than thirty countries agreed.”
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
A collection of objects arranged for public viewing
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
Moral principles that govern the conduct of a person or organization
A popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
The way in which one conducts themselves relative to social norms
Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice
A conference or course of education for a group of people with a common interest
A legislature similar to the UK Parliament in other nations and states
A fine or petty point of conduct or procedure
The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society
Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning
The act of using something intangible
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