convention
US /kənˈven.ʃən/
UK /kənˈven.ʃən/
1.
convenção, congresso
a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession
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The annual sales convention will be held in Las Vegas.
A convenção anual de vendas será realizada em Las Vegas.
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Delegates from all states attended the political convention.
Delegados de todos os estados compareceram à convenção política.
2.
convenção, costume, hábito
a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity; a custom
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It's a long-standing convention to exchange gifts on holidays.
É uma convenção de longa data trocar presentes nos feriados.
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Breaking with convention, the artist used unconventional materials.
Quebrando a convenção, o artista usou materiais não convencionais.
3.
convenção, acordo
an agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty
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The Geneva Convention sets out the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment.
A Convenção de Genebra estabelece os padrões do direito internacional para o tratamento humanitário.
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Several countries signed the new environmental convention.
Vários países assinaram a nova convenção ambiental.