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Imparlance
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What's The Definition Of Imparlance?Synonyms | Synonyms for Imparlance: Related Terms | Find terms related to Imparlance: See Also | Imparlance In Webster's Dictionary \Im*par"lance\, n. [Cf. {Emparlance}, {Parlance}.]
[Written also {inparliance}.]
1. Mutual discourse; conference. [Obs.]
2. (Law)
(a) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his
opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if
possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The
actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain
further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of
the opposite party.
(b) Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit.
Note: Imparlance and continuance by imparlance have been
abolished in England. --Wharton (Law Dict. ).
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