Definition of "palavers" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of palaver. (verb)

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• "These courts are composed of the elders of the town (of free condition), and are termed palavers; and their proceedings are conducted in the open air with sufficient solemnity."
• "It is the custom in African "palavers," as well as among African religionists, to give token of assent by a sigh, a groan, a slight exclamation, or a shout, when any thing affecting, agreeable, or touching is uttered by a speaker."
• "Now the "palavers" are held before Government officers."