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convene definition

con·vene (kən vēn′)

intransitive verb convened -·vened′, convening -·ven′·ing

to meet together; assemble, esp. for a common purpose

Etymology: ME convenen < OFr convenir < L convenire < com-, together + venire, to come

transitive verb

  1. to cause to assemble, or meet together
  2. to summon before a court of law

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