English to Dutch Meaning of convention - conventie

Convention :
conventie

conferentie, conventie, vergadering, melkweg, ontmoeten, gewoonte, zeden, manier, gebruik, gemeente, maatschappij, circulatie, valuta, kwestie, unie, toetreden, combinatie, conjunctie, verbond

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Definitions of convention in English
Noun(1) a large formal assembly(2) something regarded as a normative example(3) (diplomacy(4) orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional(5) the act of convening
Examples of convention in English
(1) In fact the firm management of the Republican convention had journalists breathless for lack of stories not fed to them by the machine.(2) Is it purely social convention , or is it biological?(3) The message is usually loud and clear, but it is also carefully disguised under a layer of polite convention .(4) The convention received a good deal of coverage at the time, but no lasting impact has been felt.(5) This convention dealt with issues of sustainable fishery catches and conservation of both aquatic species and habitats.(6) He moved to reassure the convention that the government was working to solve crises in Africa that ultimately impacted on confidence in the local economy.(7) When there is separation from the familiar, when there is escape from the habitual, rules of social convention are not enforceable with the same efficacy as at home.(8) Under party rules, delegates are bound to vote at the convention for the candidate under whose banner they were elected in the primaries - but only on the first ballot.(9) he was an upholder of convention and correct form(10) Again and again he defied social convention , often by showing concern for the very people who were normally despised or marginalized by respectable society.(11) A participant in the drawing up of the constitution as a member of the constitutional convention , he now let loose a barrage of abuse against its opponents.(12) There are many places where photography is prohibited by law, many other places where it is prohibited by social convention and human decency.(13) Friends of the Earth is calling for a global convention on corporate accountability.(14) the convention is a UN body responsible for the regulation of sea dumping(15) a Star Trek convention(16) A national party convention of all these delegates then takes place in the summer to decide (in reality rubber stamp) the presidential candidate.
Related Phrases of convention
(1) by convention ::
volgens afspraak
(2) naming convention ::
naamgeving
(3) convention center ::
congrescentrum
Synonyms
Noun
1. custom ::
gewoonte
2. agreement ::
overeenkomst
3. conference ::
conferentie
5. pattern ::
patroon
Different Forms
convention, conventioneer, conventioneers, conventions
Word Example from TV Shows
I'm not aware of any social convention that requires you to intervene at all.

I'm not aware of any social CONVENTION that requires you to intervene at all.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

to a convention when you were a kid

to a CONVENTION when you were a kid

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

just because social convention dictates that you...

just because social CONVENTION dictates that you...

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 23

Yes, I'm starting my own comic book convention,

Yes, I'm starting my own comic book CONVENTION,

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 14

Social convention dictates

Social CONVENTION dictates

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16

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