indefinite session
[ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt ˈsɛʃən]
nounpl: indefinite sessions
sessão indeterminada
1. A legislative or formal meeting that has no predetermined end time or duration, continuing until business is concluded or adjourned
The parliament entered an indefinite session to debate the controversial bill.
O parlamento entrou em sessão indeterminada para debater o projeto de lei controverso.
2. In labor contexts, a work period without a fixed end date or predetermined conclusion time
The workers agreed to an indefinite session of negotiations until a fair agreement was reached.
Os trabalhadores concordaram com uma sessão indeterminada de negociações até chegar a um acordo justo.
3. A meeting or gathering that extends beyond its originally scheduled time with no set endpoint
The board held an indefinite session to resolve all outstanding financial matters.
O conselho realizou uma sessão indeterminada para resolver todas as questões financeiras pendentes.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian legislative contexts when Congress or state assemblies need extended debate on significant matters. It reflects the formal nature of parliamentary procedures and is often associated with political crises or major legislative deliberations. In the USA, similar concepts appear in Congress but the terminology typically differs, with terms like 'extended session' or 'continuous session' being more common.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go into indefinite session
call an indefinite session
remain in indefinite session
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