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Term: Convening Authority

Definition: The convening authority refers to a person or entity who has the power to arrange or call together a meeting, conference, or judicial proceeding.

Usage:

1. As a noun:
   • The convening authority for the annual shareholders' meeting is the company's board of directors.
   • The judge is the convening authority for the military court-martial.
2. As a verb (convene):
   • The mayor convened a town hall meeting to address community concerns.
   • The governor convenes a meeting of department heads to discuss new policies.

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