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a session, as of a legislature or council, called to meet in addition to those held regularly.[1840-50, Amer.]
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Special session — Special Spe cial, a. [L. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality: cf. F. sp[ e]cial. See {Species}, and cf. {Especial}.] 1. Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort. [1913 Webster] A special is called by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
special session — n: an extraordinary session (as of a court or a legislative body) Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Special session — In a legislature, a special session is a period when the body convenes outside of the normal legislative schedule. This most frequently occurs in order to complete unfinished tasks for the year (often delayed by conflict between political… … Wikipedia
special session — special meeting, special assembly … English contemporary dictionary
special session — noun a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions • Hypernyms: ↑session * * * noun 1. : an extraordinary session (as of a legislative body) 2. special sessions plural : sittings held by two or more British magistrates or justices… … Useful english dictionary
special session — Any session of a legislative body which is lawfully held and which is not a regular session or a part or an adjournment of a regular session. People ex rel. Carter v Rice, 135 NY 473, 31 NE 921. See sessions of the peace … Ballentine's law dictionary
special session — An extraordinary session. See session … Black's law dictionary
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