\Im*par"lance\, n. [Cf. {Emparlance}, {Parlance}.]
[Written also {inparliance}.]
1. Mutual discourse; conference. [Obs.]
2. (Law)
   (a) 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. The
       actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain
       further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of
       the opposite party.
   (b) Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit.
Note: Imparlance and continuance by imparlance have been
      abolished in England. --Wharton (Law Dict. ).