Recesses
/ˈrɛsɛsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of recess, referring to breaks or intermissions in court sessions or legislative meetings.
The court took one of its recesses before resuming the trial.
Forms
- recess
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Commentary
In legal contexts, recesses typically denote temporary halts in proceedings rather than final adjournments.
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