A convocação
Example: A convocação para a reunião chegou ontem à tarde.
Definition
"a convocação" refers to the official act or process of summoning or calling people together, especially for a formal meeting or assembly, such as in legal or organizational contexts. It indicates the notification sent to ensure attendance at a specific event, like a meeting or hearing.
Etymology
The word "a convocação" comes from the Latin 'convocatio,' which means 'a calling together.' It combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call.' Did you know that this term has been used historically in legal and ecclesiastical contexts to formally gather people?
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