Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sine-die
adverb
/ˌsaɪniˈdaɪ/
Definition
A Latin term meaning ‘without a day,’ used to indicate that a meeting or session is adjourned indefinitely, without a set date for resumption.
Examples
- The committee decided to adjourn sine die after failing to reach a consensus.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the conference was postponed sine die.
- The legislature adjourned sine die, leaving many bills in limbo.
Meaning
The phrase ‘sine die’ is often used in legal and parliamentary contexts to signify the end of a session or meeting with no planned time to reconvene.
Synonyms
- Indefinitely
- Without future appointment
