Associations to the word «Parley»

Wiktionary

PARLEY, noun. A conference, especially one between enemies.
PARLEY, verb. (intransitive) To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

Dictionary definition

PARLEY, noun. A negotiation between enemies.
PARLEY, verb. Discuss, as between enemies.

Wise words

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams