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

(computing) PCI (the computer bus), as opposed to the newer PCI Express.

An oven that uses radiant heat (such as from burners or heating elements) and does not use a fan to recirculate heated air, nor any other technology such as electromagnetic induction.

plural of conventional oven

plural of conventional wisdom

(US, finance) A fixed- or adjustable-rate, fully amortized loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust that is not insured or guaranteed by an agency of the federal government (such as FHA or VA). (Source: Office of Thrift Supervision https://web.archive.org/web/20060618191009/http://www.ots.treas.gov/glossary/gloss-c.html)

plural of conventional mortgage loan

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

plural of national convention

(international law) An international treaty which defines the required treatment for prisoners of war by their captors.