Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adjournment
Noun
/əˈdʒɜrn.mənt/
Definition
The act of suspending a meeting or a legal proceeding to another time or place.
Examples
- The court’s adjournment allowed the lawyers to prepare their arguments more effectively.
- After a brief adjournment, the committee returned to discuss the remaining issues.
Meaning
Adjournment refers to the temporary cessation of a meeting or session, often with the intention of resuming it at a later date or time.
Synonyms
- Suspension
- Postponement
- Recess
