1. engaging in discussion or negotiation, especially with an enemy or opponent
Usage: present participle of parley

Examples

• The generals were parleying under a white flag.
• Instead of parleying with the rebels, the king chose to attack.
• The diplomats spent hours parleying over the terms of the treaty.
• The pirates were parleying with the naval officers about surrender.
• After parleying all morning, they finally reached an agreement.
• The opposing sides agreed to stop parleying and resume fighting at dawn.