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adjournment

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Noun — The act of pausing or ending a meeting or session, or the period during which it is paused.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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How to use adjournment

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

request an adjournment brief adjournment

Etymology

From Old French ajornement, from ajourner ("to adjourn") plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “adjournment” mean?

The word “adjournment” means the act of pausing or ending a meeting or session, or the period during which it is paused. In plain terms, the break or pause in a meeting, trial, or formal proceeding.

How do you use “adjournment” in a sentence?

Here is “adjournment” used in a sentence: “The lawyers used the adjournment to review new evidence.”

What is another word for “adjournment”?

Words with a similar meaning to “adjournment” include procrastination.

What part of speech is “adjournment”?

“Adjournment” is a noun.

Where does the word “adjournment” come from?

The word “adjournment” comes from Old French. From Old French ajornement, from ajourner ("to adjourn") plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

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