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Plural
adjournments
1
the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting
- The judge called for a brief adjournment to allow the attorneys to review new evidence.
- The legislative session ended with the announcement of an adjournment until the following week.
- The court granted an adjournment to accommodate the scheduling conflicts of key witnesses.
- The council declared an adjournment after completing the agenda items for the day.
- The attorney requested an adjournment to better prepare for the cross-examination of the witness.
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2
the formal conclusion of a meeting or session
- The senate's adjournment marked the end of the day's session.
- The chairman declared the adjournment after the final vote.
- The adjournment was announced after all business was completed.
- Following the adjournment, members left the chamber.
- The annual general meeting concluded with adjournment at 5 p.m.