Adjournment

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Definition

To conclude a meeting until another time.
Context: Used in General Law

Examples

  • In legal contexts, “adjournment” refers to conclude a meeting until another time.

Term Information

Jurisdiction: Common law
Legal Areas: General Law
Pronunciation: /adjournment/
Etymology: Origin: English legal terminology
Related Terms:
meeting continuance

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