[ˈpɑːli], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice
(e.g: a parley is in progress and the invaders may withdraw)


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting speech or debate): perhaps from Old French parlee ‘spoken’, feminine past participle of the verb parler

[ˈpɑːli], (Verb)

Definitions:
- hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms
(e.g: they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting speech or debate): perhaps from Old French parlee ‘spoken’, feminine past participle of the verb parler