verb (in historical usage: present participle of adjourn; a term used in English law, especially in the English counties, to refer to a meeting of justices of the peace for consultation on legal matters) as in strong fondness

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convening, meeting

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Example:The convening of the council was done by a simple majority vote.

Definition:To bring people together

From convening

Example:The meeting of the council was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Definition:A gathering or assembly of people for discussion or consultation

From meeting