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sessional

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to a period, often an academic term or a sitting of a legislative body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • CUPE 3902 is a labour union local representing sessional lecturers and teaching assistants (TAs) at the University of Toronto, Canada.

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An instructor hired by a college or universities on a temporary basis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The sessionals’ Agreement was ratified on 1 April, 2005.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From session + -al.