Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
court-was-adjourned
Phrase
/kɔːrt wəz əˈdʒɜrn/
Definition
The court was adjourned signifies that the legal proceedings are temporarily suspended and will continue at a later date.
Examples
- After discussing the evidence, the judge announced that the court was adjourned until next Tuesday.
- The session ran late, but the court was adjourned for the day, allowing everyone to return tomorrow.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the court was adjourned without reaching a verdict.
Meaning
This phrase is used in legal contexts to indicate that a court session has been officially paused or ended until a designated time in the future.
Synonyms
- court was suspended
- court was postponed
- court was recessed
