parlance

Example Sentences

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The joint venture is what is known in accounting parlance as a variable interest entity, or VIE for short.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when Joel turns his accusations on her, that talking with Midge somehow tipped Mei's decision, Midge speaks in modern parlance, "That's not fair. She chose."

From Salon

Capt. Kelly Muniz said two officers were disciplined for their roles and “corrective action” — department parlance for extra training — was assigned to two others.

From Los Angeles Times

In the parlance of the game, he'd had an interrupted preparation, hence his fancy odds, but everyone at Thomson's yard was buzzing.

From BBC

Here's a tight five, in classic comedy parlance, catching up with the major players and what might await them in the glittering farewell tour of the lovely, heartfelt and "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

From Salon