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imparl
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A quick definition of imparl:
Term: IMPARL
Definition: Imparl means to ask for more time before a trial or to talk with the other side to try to solve a problem without going to court.
A more thorough explanation:
Imparl (im-pahrl) is a verb that has two meanings:
- In history, it means to request or obtain an imparlance.
- In modern usage, it means to confer with the opposing party in an effort to settle a dispute amicably; to discuss settlement.
Example 1: In medieval times, a defendant could imparl to delay a trial.
Example 2: The lawyers decided to imparl and try to reach a settlement before going to court.
Example 1 illustrates the historical usage of imparl, where a defendant could request an imparlance to delay a trial. Example 2 illustrates the modern usage of imparl, where lawyers try to settle a dispute amicably by conferring with the opposing party.