by convention

Meanings

• noun

  Something established by agreement or custom, rather than by law or formal rule.

  - "The height of tables in restaurants is by convention."
  - "By convention, drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians."

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Variants

List of all variants of by convention that leads to same result
convention , conventions , convention center , Geneva convention , Geneva conventions , defy convention , the Geneva Convention , counter-convention , counter-conventions , counterconvention , counterconventions , pre-convention , preconvention

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Etymology

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The term 'by convention' is derived from the Latin term 'conventus,' which means 'a coming together.' It refers to an agreement or custom that is established through common consent.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'by convention' is often used in the context of international relations and diplomacy.

2. In the context of computer programming, 'by convention' refers to a widely accepted practice or standard.

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Related Concepts

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1. Custom: Custom is a practice or tradition that is passed down through generations or widely accepted within a culture. By convention and custom are related concepts as they both refer to established practices.

2. Tradition: Tradition is a belief or behavior passed down through generations. By convention and tradition are related concepts as they both refer to established practices.

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Culture

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By convention has been used extensively in various aspects of culture, including literature, art, and music. In literature, the term is often used to describe established norms or societal expectations. In art and music, it can refer to stylistic trends or accepted techniques.

How to Memorize "by convention"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people coming together to make an agreement.
   - Imagine a sign that reads 'By Convention' at a gathering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'by convention' with the idea of an agreement or custom.
   - Think of the term as meaning 'established practice'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bring Cans Of Vegetables Everyday' to remember the definition of by convention.

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