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sine die


Without any future date being designated for resumption from the Latin term meaning “without a day.” An adjournment sine die signifies the end of an annual or special legislative session.

SEE ALSO:

  1. pro forma session
  2. vote-a-rama
  3. leader time
  4. lame duck session
  5. pocket veto
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