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conferee|kɒnfəˈriː|
[f. confer + -ee.]
1. One who is conferred with, a member of a conference. (orig. U.S.)
1779in W. B. Reed Life Jos. Reed (1847) II. ii. 52 The conferees of Congress gave this committee very ample assurances of the disposition of Congress to preserve the most perfect harmony. 1797J. Boucher Causes Amer. Revol. v. 238 By some logic of their own, their conferees have found out [etc.]. 1815in Fearon Sk. (1818) 144 We enclose you the Democratic ticket which is recommended by the delegates and conferees fairly chosen, after public notice. 1846in Worcester. 1888Chamberlain Commun. fr. Washington 16 Feb., The strong sense entertained by all the conferees of the importance of removing all cause of irritation. 1888Troy (N.Y.) Daily Times 15 Sept. 4/5 An agreement has been reached by the conferees on the sundry civil bill. 1894Daily News 28 July 4/6 The United States Senate yesterday returned the Tariff Bill to the Conference Committee without giving the Senate conferees any instructions. 1959Economist 30 May 842/2 Nor will the conferees be in any hurry to produce their compromise.
2. One on whom something is conferred. |
