noun
adjournment
Adjournment (noun) means the act of pausing or ending a meeting or session, or the period during which it is paused. Example: “The lawyers used the adjournment to review new evidence.”
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The act of pausing or ending a meeting or session, or the period during which it is paused.
"The lawyers used the adjournment to review new evidence."
"Parliament's summer adjournment gives members time to return to their constituencies."
How to use adjournment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe break or pause in a meeting, trial, or formal proceeding.
Common pairings
request an adjournment
brief adjournment
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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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