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Adjournment
01
the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting
Examples
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.
02
the formal conclusion of a meeting or session
Examples
The senate 's adjournment marked the end of the day's session.
The chairman declared the adjournment after the final vote.
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