Answer: parleys

AnswerCrossword Clue
PARLEYSInformal conferences
PARLEYSTalks with the Hurons: The Deerslayer.
PARLEYSOral conferences.
PARLEYSConferences.
PARLEYSTalks
parleysA conference between opposing sides in a dispute, esp. a discussion of terms for an armistice
parleysPARLEY, to discuss terms with an enemy, also PARLE