convention
noun
a large formal meeting or assembly, as of members, representatives, or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern.
preconvention
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a word derived from
convention.
Example Sentences
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That Jackson’s ascension by convention counts as normal is less a reflection of the process itself than a product of the preconvention roller coaster ride that brought Democrats to where they are now.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
All it takes is one-fourth of the Rules Committee, which holds its preconvention meeting next week, to send the question to the convention floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2016
The preconvention perception battle is especially intense this year.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2012
The first indication of the kind of gathering it would be had come with the preconvention negotiations over the party platform.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 28, 2011
In the preconvention campaign he aligned himself with the Champ Clark forces, but it was too late to undo the work he had done.
From The Mirrors of Washington by John Kirby
