Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

special-session

noun

/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈsɛʃ.ən/

Definition

A special session refers to an extraordinary meeting of a legislative body, called outside of the regular session schedule to address urgent matters.

Examples

The governor called a special session to address the new education funding bill.
During the special session, lawmakers debated crucial climate change legislation.
After the natural disaster, a special session was necessary to allocate emergency funds.

Meaning

It is usually convened to discuss specific issues that require immediate attention, such as budgeting, emergencies, or critical legislative proposals.