1. [noun] A conversation or dialogue. [from 16th c.]
2. [noun] (obsolete) A formal conference. [16th-17th c.]
3. [noun] (Christianity) A church court held by certain Reformed denominations. [from 17th c.]
4. [noun] A written discourse. [from 18th c.]
5. [noun] (legal) A discussion during a trial in which a judge ensures that the defendant understands what is taking place in the trial and what their rights are.
6. [noun] A conversation especially a formal one.
7. [noun] Formal conversation.
