[ 'fɔ:rəm ]
■ noun ( plural ~s )
1》 a meeting or medium for an exchange of views.
2》 chiefly N. Amer. a court or tribunal.
3》 ( plural fora ) (in an ancient Roman city) a public square or marketplace used for judicial and other business.
Origin
ME: from L., lit. 'what is out of doors'.