Sessions

/ˈsɛʃənz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Formal meeting periods of a court, legislature, or other official body.
    The court convened several sessions to hear the case.
  2. (n.) Distinct time intervals during which business or legal proceedings are conducted.
    The legislative sessions are scheduled annually.

Commentary

Often used in plural to denote discrete assemblies or sittings; context determines whether judicial or legislative.

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