Parliamentary Session

/ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri ˈsɛʃən/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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