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An assembly of cardinals for the purpose of electing a pope; the place where the assembly is held is also called a conclave. It derives this name from the fact that all the windows and doors are looked, with the exception of a single panel, which admits a gloomy light. … [Read more...] about CONCLAVE

A convention; a pact; an agreement. The term is generally confined to the agreements made between independent government's; and, most usually applied to those between the pope and some prince. … [Read more...] about CONCORDATE

To reason, to come to a decision as a result of logic and reason. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To finish; determine; to estop; to prevent. … [Read more...] about CONCLUDE

Lat. In old English law. An agreement, or concord. Fleta, lib. 5, c 3,f 5. The agreement or unanimity of a Jury. Competere ad concordiam. Fleta, lib. … [Read more...] about CONCORDIA

Ended; determined; estopped; prevented from. … [Read more...] about CONCLUDED