adjournment

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the termination of a meeting
  2. noun the act of postponing to another time or place

Etymology

From Middle English ajournement, from Old French ajornement, equivalent to adjourn + -ment.

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Synonyms

dissolution

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