Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joint session
Noun
/dʒɔɪnt ˈsɛʃən/
Definition
A meeting or assembly where two or more groups come together to conduct business as a single body.
Examples
- The president delivered the annual address during the joint session of Congress.
- All members of the legislature attended the joint session to discuss the proposed budget changes.
Meaning
A joint session typically refers to a gathering of both houses of a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress, to discuss issues that require the attention of all members.
Synonyms
- combined assembly
- concurrent meeting
- joint gathering
