Imparlance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Imparlance is a noun meaning (law, obsolete) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit, but also used to obtain further time to plead or answer allegations.
Meaning
(law, obsolete) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit, but also used to obtain further time to plead or answer allegations.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Discussion, especially before some action is taken; conference, debate.
Example Sentences
Full oftentimes did Britomart assay / To speake to them, and some emparlance move; / But they for nought their cruell hands would stay […].
[W]ith Rejoinders and Replies, / Long Bills, and Anſvvers, ſtuft vvith Lies, / Demurr, Imparlance, and Eſſoign, / The Parties ne'er could Iſſue join: / For Sixteen Years the Cauſe vvas ſpun, / And then ſtood vvhere it firſt begun.
Word Forms
- imparlances
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emparlance, council, debate, treat, agitation, discussion.
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