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A parleying; a discussion; a conference. [Obs.] But first they held their parliament. Rom. of R.

That which is perceived. Sir W. Hamilton. The modern discussion between percept and concept, the one sensuous, the other intellectual. Max Müller.

Philosophical speculation and discussion. [Obs.] Sir W. Petty.

To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury. Every man should plead his own matter. Sir T. More.

e takes in an argument or controversy; the point of view from which any one proceeds to a discussion; also, a principle laid down as the basis of reasoning; a proposition; a thesis; as, to define one's position; to appear in a false position. Let not the proof of any position depend on the positions that follow, but al…

A scientific account or discussion of rivers; a treatise on rivers; potamography.

serting right or title. The arrogant pretensions of Glengarry contributed to protract the discussion. Macaulay.

To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.

h is offered or affirmed as the subject of the discourse; anything stated or affirmed for discussion or illustration.

Discussion; debate; hence, objection; dispute; doubt; as, the story is true beyond question; he obeyed without question. There arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. John iii. 25. It is to be to question, whether it be lawful for Christian princes to make an invasive war simply…

One who discusses any subject at pleasure.

Not restricted to a particular subject; discussed for curiosity or entertainment. -- Quod`li*bet"ic*al*ly, adv.

To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss; as, I reasoned the matter with my friend. When they are clearly discovered, well digested, and well reasoned in every part, there is beauty in such a theory. T. Burnet.

To dispere or scatter; to discuss, as an inflammation or a tumor.

To discuss; to continue to think or speak about something; -- with on.

e often purchased by samples. I design this but for a sample of what I hope more fully to discuss. Woodward.

To adjust, as something in discussion; to make up; to compose; to pacify; as, to settle a quarrel.

Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.

To dispute; to discuss. [Obs.] Wyclif.

The statement or discussion of the first principles of any science or art.