英语释义
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n. Mutual discourse; conference.
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n. Time given to a party to talk or converse with his
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opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an
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amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long
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been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the
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allegations of the opposite party.
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n. Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit.