Synonyms for session
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sesh-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛʃ ən |
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Définition of session
Origin :- late 14c., "periodical sitting of a court," from Old French session "act or state of sitting; assembly," from Latin sessionem (nominative sessio) "act of sitting; a seat; loitering; a session," noun of action from past participle stem of sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). Sense of "period set aside for some activity" is first recorded 1920, in bull session, probably from quarter sessions courts (see quarter (n.)). Musical sense of "recording occasion in a studio" is from 1927.
- noun meeting, gathering
- From the very beginning of the session their overthrow was imminent.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- During this session other difficulties were encountered by the Ministry.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The budget of the session of 1882 was presented by Mr. Gladstone April 24th.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- It had been voted without debate at the very close of the session.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- In the sixth session, the same was done with the letter of Ibas.
- Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
- The judges had sat in session the same night, and their judgment had been unanimous.
- Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
- Parliament was not in session, and I was able to order his arrest.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
- If she won't do that, then you tell me and I'll have a session with HIM.
- Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Parliament was in session, and the Home Secretary was at the afternoon sitting of the House.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- But I must be at the Assembly at nine, for the morning session.
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
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