ADJOURNS Meaning and
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The verb "adjourns" refers to the act of suspending or putting off a meeting, session, or legal proceeding to a later time or date. It is commonly used in the context of formal gatherings, such as legislative assemblies, business meetings, conferences, or court hearings. When a meeting adjourns, the attendees are allowed to leave, and the session is temporarily halted or postponed.
The decision to adjourn a meeting is typically made by the individual presiding over it, such as a chairperson, judge, or moderator. Reasons for adjournment can vary; it may be due to a predetermined time limit that has been reached, the completion of the agenda, lack of quorum, unforeseen circumstances, or simply the need for a break or continuation at a more convenient time.
Adjournment can be temporary or permanent, depending on the circumstances. In a temporary adjournment, the meeting is expected to resume at a later time or date that is determined and announced. On the other hand, a permanent adjournment implies the cessation of the meeting without any intention to reconvene.
Overall, "adjourns" describes the action of suspending or deferring a formal gathering or legal proceeding, allowing participants to disperse temporarily or permanently until a specified future time or date.
Common Misspellings for ADJOURNS
Etymology of ADJOURNS
The word "adjourns" originated from the Middle English word "ajournen" which was derived from the Old French word "a(j)orner", meaning "to put off, delay, reschedule". The Old French term was formed by combining the prefix "a-" (meaning "to" or "toward") with the word "jour" ("day"). So, "ajournen" essentially meant "to turn toward another day" or "to defer until another day". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, and it became "adjourns" in modern English.
Similar spelling words for ADJOURNS
Conjugate verb Adjourns
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