n. 1 a legislative assembly in certain countries. 2 hist. a national or international conference, esp. of a federal State or confederation. 3 Sc. Law a meeting or session of a court.
[ ME f. med.L dieta day's work, wages, etc. ]
n. 1 a legislative assembly in certain countries. 2 hist. a national or international conference, esp. of a federal State or confederation. 3 Sc. Law a meeting or session of a court.
[ ME f. med.L dieta day's work, wages, etc. ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012