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 Par·ley n.; pl. Parleys   Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.
    We yield on parley, but are stormed in vain.   --Dryden.
 To beat a parley Mil., to beat a drum, or sound a trumpet, as a signal for holding a conference with the enemy.