Meaning & use
colloquy
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a formal conversation or dialogue, especially a serious discussion between two or more people.
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The judge and attorneys held a colloquy at the bench before proceeding.
The book records a colloquy between two philosophers debating the nature of justice.
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More formal than 'conversation' or 'chat'; often used in legal, academic, or literary contexts.
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