[countable, uncountable] the way in which something is done that most people in a society expect and consider to be polite or the right way to do it.

a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc. synonym conference to hold a convention the Democratic Party Convention.

1. (social convention) An established understanding, standard practice, rule, or expectation widely shared by members of a culture or subculture.

​a meeting held by a political party, especially in the US, to choose a candidate to take part in the election for PresidentTopics Politicsc2.

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a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society:.

an international agreement that states how prisoners of war, sick and wounded soldiers, and civilians should be treated in wartime.

tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general; normal and ordinary, and perhaps not very interesting

20 нояб. 2024 г. · a usual and accepted way of behaving or doing something: In many countries it is the convention to wear black at funerals.

20 нояб. 2024 г. · Legal Definition ; 1 · an agreement between nations for regulation of matters affecting all of them ; 2 · an agreement enforceable in law : contract.