Parliamentary Session
/ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri ˈsɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal period during which a parliament meets to conduct its legislative business.
The parliamentary session was adjourned after debating the new bill.
Forms
- parliamentary session
- parliamentary sessions
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to the time span determined by official parliamentary calendars during which legislative matters are considered; sessions may be further divided into sittings.
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