What does adjournment mean?
Adjournment means The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning..
Adjournment
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning..
Definitions by Sense
- The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.
- (rhetoric) Ampliatio.
Example Sentences
At midnight we made a motion for adjournment and everyone went home tired.
A “meeting” of an assembly is terminated by a temporary adjournment; a “session” of an assembly ends with an adjournment without day, and may consist of many meetings […]
Synonyms for adjournment
Antonyms for adjournment
Related Words
Word Forms
- adjournments
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adjournment?
Common synonyms include deferral, procrastination, dissolution.
What is the opposite of adjournment?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adjournment in a sentence?
At midnight we made a motion for adjournment and everyone went home tired.
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