open session
[/ˈoʊpən ˈsɛʃən/]
nounpl: open sessions
sessão aberta
1. A meeting, hearing, or proceeding that is accessible to the public and press, with no restrictions on attendance
The court held an open session to hear the case.
O tribunal realizou uma sessão aberta para ouvir o caso.
2. In legislative or governmental contexts, a meeting conducted in public view rather than in private or closed session
Congress began an open session to debate the new bill.
O Congresso iniciou uma sessão aberta para debater o novo projeto de lei.
3. An unrestricted period where participants can freely engage, discuss, or ask questions
The conference ended with an open session for questions from the audience.
A conferência terminou com uma sessão aberta para perguntas do público.
The concept of 'open session' is fundamental to democratic governance in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the transparency of legislative sessions is protected by law, reflecting democratic principles. The term is widely used in judicial, legislative, and academic contexts to emphasize accessibility and public oversight. In the USA, open sessions are often required by law (such as the Government in the Sunshine Act) to ensure government accountability.
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