legislative sessions
[ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪtɪv ˈsɛʃənz]
nounpl: legislative sessions
sessões legislativas
1. Formal periods during which a legislative body meets to conduct official business, debate laws, and vote on legislation
The legislative sessions are scheduled to begin in January and continue through June.
As sessões legislativas estão marcadas para começar em janeiro e continuarão até junho.
2. Official meetings of parliament, congress, or similar governing bodies where members gather to pass laws and conduct governmental affairs
During legislative sessions, representatives discuss budget proposals and new bills.
Durante as sessões legislativas, os representantes discutem propostas orçamentárias e novos projetos de lei.
In Brazil, legislative sessions are formal affairs governed by strict procedural rules. The Congresso Nacional (National Congress) typically holds sessions year-round with scheduled recesses. In the United States, Congress holds sessions that align with fiscal and calendar years. These sessions are crucial moments for democratic participation and lawmaking in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in session - durante a sessão legislativa
call to order - abrir a sessão legislativa
adjourn session - encerrar a sessão legislativa
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