reconvention: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
very_lowformal/technical
Quick answer
What does “reconvention” mean?
The act of convening or coming together again.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act of convening or coming together again; a second or renewed convention.
In legal contexts, can refer to a defendant's cross-claim against a plaintiff or co-defendant, historically meaning a counter-suit brought in response to the original suit.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is virtually identical and equally rare in both varieties. The legal sense is archaic and found only in historical texts.
Connotations
Neutral/formal. No significant connotative difference between BrE and AmE.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both. Likely unknown to general speakers.
Grammar
How to Use “reconvention” in a Sentence
call for the reconvention of [group]the reconvention of [body/assembly]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “reconvention” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The committee agreed to reconvene next month.
American English
- Congress will reconvene after the holiday break.
adverb
British English
- The members met reconvenedly to finalise the report.
American English
- They worked reconvenedly to solve the issue.
adjective
British English
- The reconvened parliament passed the bill.
American English
- The reconvened session addressed the emergency.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually unused.
Academic
Extremely rare, potentially in historical or political science texts discussing assemblies.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Historical legal term; otherwise unused.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reconvention”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “reconvention”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reconvention”
- Using it to mean 'a revised convention' (as in a revised agreement).
- Confusing it with 'reconvening' (the process) vs. 'reconvention' (the event/act).
- Assuming it is a common word.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an extremely rare and formal word. Most native speakers will never encounter it.
'Reconvening' is the present participle or gerund describing the *process* of coming together again. 'Reconvention' is a noun referring to the *event* or *act* itself, though in practice 'reconvening' is far more commonly used for both.
No. Using it would sound archaic and unnatural. Use 'meeting again', 'reconvening', or 'follow-up meeting' instead.
Its specific legal meaning (a counter-suit) is now archaic and obsolete. It is not used in contemporary legal practice.
The act of convening or coming together again.
Reconvention is usually formal/technical in register.
Reconvention: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːkənˈvɛnʃən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌrikənˈvɛn(t)ʃən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'RE-convene' + '-tion' = 'reconvention' – the action of convening again.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMING TOGETHER IS ASSEMBLING (repetition of this event).
Practice
Quiz
In which context might the word 'reconvention' be most accurately used?