- imparlance
- A discussion between the parties to a pending action in an effort to effect an amicable settlement of the controversy. See 3 Bl Comm 299.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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Imparlance — Im*par lance, n. [Cf. {Emparlance}, {Parlance}.] [Written also {inparliance}.] 1. Mutual discourse; conference. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) (a) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Imparlance — (engl., spr. Imparläns), in der englischen Rechtssprache die Erlaubniß zum gütlichen Vergleich während eines Aufschubs … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Imparlance — (–länß), im engl. Rechtsgebrauche die Erlaubniß zu einem Vergleich während eines Aufschubs … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
imparlance — /amparlan(t)s/ In early practice, imparlance meant time given to either of the parties to an action to answer the pleading of the other. It thus amounted to a continuance of the action to a further day. Literally the term signified leave given to … Black's law dictionary
imparlance — /amparlan(t)s/ In early practice, imparlance meant time given to either of the parties to an action to answer the pleading of the other. It thus amounted to a continuance of the action to a further day. Literally the term signified leave given to … Black's law dictionary
imparlance — /im pahr leuhns/, n. Law. 1. an extension of time granted to one party in a lawsuit to plead or to settle the dispute amicably. 2. a request for, or the permission granting, such a continuance. [1570 80; < AF *emparlaunce, equiv. to MF emparl(er) … Universalium
imparlance — n. (Law) extension of time given to one party in a lawsuit for the purpose of reaching an amicable settlement, continuance; request for an extension of time … English contemporary dictionary
imparlance — im·par·lance … English syllables
imparlance — lən(t)s noun Etymology: Anglo French emparlance, from Middle French emparler + ance 1. obsolete : mutual discourse : conference, discussion 2 … Useful english dictionary
general imparlance — See imparlance … Black's law dictionary
