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Dictionary Entry: Adjournment

Adjournment

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˈdʒɜrnmənt/

Definitions

  • The act of postponing or suspending a meeting or session.
  • A period of time during which a meeting is adjourned.

Usage Examples

  • The adjournment of the meeting was announced after several hours of discussion.
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, the court ordered an adjournment until next week.

Etymology

From Middle English 'ajourment', derived from Old French 'ajournement', meaning 'postponement'.

Synonyms

  • Postponement
  • Suspension
  • Recess

Antonyms

  • Continuation
  • Resumption

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Aplazamiento /aplaθaˈmjento/
French Ajournement /aʒuʁnəmɑ̃/
German Vertagung /fɛʁˈtaːɡʊŋ/
Italian Rimandamento /rimaˈndaːmento/
Portuguese Adiamento /adiaˈmẽtu/
Russian Отложение /ɐtˈloʒenʲɪje/
Chinese (Simplified) 推迟 /tuīchí/
Japanese 延期 /enki/
Korean 연기 /jŏnɡi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional accents and dialects.

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the late 14th century in legal and formal contexts.

Cultural Nuances

Adjournment is a common practice in legal and parliamentary procedures, reflecting formal protocol.

More Information

For further insights on "adjournment," refer to legal guidelines and meeting protocols.

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