(philately, historical) Any of the Indian feudal states which, during the time of the British Empire, used overprinted Indian stamps valid for postage outside the state.

A collection of rules followed by a set of names which allow users to deduce useful information, based on the names' character sequence and knowledge of the rules followed; such as Manhattan's East-West streets being called "Streets" and its North-South streets being called "Avenues".

A belief or set of beliefs that is widely accepted, especially one which may be questionable on close examination.

(US, politics) A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.

plural of conventional weapon

A war fought using conventional warfare.

A weapon of warfare which is not nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological in nature.

(military) Destructive implements of warfare which are not nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological in nature.

The waging of war in a manner which does not use nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons. / The waging of war in set military battles, as opposed to waging guerrilla warfare or fighting insurgencies.

(US politics) The rise in support (as shown in polls) a presidential candidate receives after the national party nominating convention.