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imparl

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[im-pahrl] / ɪmˈpɑrl /

verb (used without object)

Law.

  1. to confer with the opposing party in a lawsuit with a view to settling the dispute amicably, out of court.

Etymology

Origin of imparl

1425–75; late Middle English emparlen < Middle French emparler, equivalent to em- em- 1 + parler to speak; parliament

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Imparl′, to hold a consultation.

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