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ADJOURNMENT DAY

\ɐd͡ʒˈɜːnmənt dˈe͡ɪ], \ɐd‍ʒˈɜːnmənt dˈe‍ɪ], \ɐ_dʒ_ˈɜː_n_m_ə_n_t d_ˈeɪ]\

Definitions of ADJOURNMENT DAY

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A further day appointed by the judges at the regular sittings at nisi prius to try issue of fact not then ready for trial.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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