colloquy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 References

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[edit] Etymology

First attested 1555–1565^[1]: From Latin colloquium (“‘conversation’”)^[1][2][2].

[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/, enPR: kŏl'ə-kwē
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[edit] Noun

colloquy (plural colloquies)

1. A formal conversation.
2. A formal conference.
3. A written discourse.
4. (law) A discussion during a trial in which a judge ensures that the defendant understands what is taking place in the trial and what his rights are.

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[edit] Related terms

• colloquial
• colloquist
• colloquium

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1·1)
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition