Phrase guide

special session

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A session in which lawmakers are convened outside of the normal legislative session, usually for the purpose of addressing an emergency or to complete a pressing task that was left unfinished during the normal session.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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Synonyms: extraordinary session

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: session

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