convoking

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Convoke \Con*voke"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Convoked; p. pr. & vb. n. Convoking.] [L. convocare: cf. F. convoquer. See Convocate.] To call together; to summon to meet; to assemble by summons. [1913 Webster]

There remained no resource but the dreadful one of convoking a parliament. --palfrey.

Syn: To summon; assemble; convene. See Call. [1913 Webster]

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