- (n.) Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.
- (v.i.) To speak with another; to confer on some point of mutual concern; to discuss orally; hence, specifically, to confer orally with an enemy; to treat with him by words, as on an exchange of prisoners, an armistice or terms of peace.
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