The act of gathering together or assembling, particularly in a conventicle or secret religious meeting.
Present participle of 'convent' (an archaic verb meaning to assemble or gather), from Latin 'convenire.' Primarily used in historical religious contexts.
The verb 'conventing' was actually used in court documents against people accused of illegal religious activities—it's a verb born directly from persecution.
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