imparlance

noun2

1. •
   (no longer used) Discussion, especially before some action is taken; conference, debate.

   • Full oftentimes did Britomart assay / To speake to them, and some emparlance move; / But they for nought their cruell hands would stay […]. — 1596
2. •
   (no longer used) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit, but also used to obtain further time to plead or answer allegations.