Definition

Noun: 1. A session that is held in addition to the regular sessions: A meeting or series of meetings of a legislative body, court, or other official assembly, convened outside of its normal, scheduled schedule to address urgent or specific matters.

Usage

• The term "special session" is used primarily in formal, governmental, or organizational contexts. It describes an extraordinary meeting called to deal with pressing issues that cannot wait until the next regular, planned meeting.
• It is a compound noun. The word "special" modifies "session" to indicate its extraordinary nature.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The governor called the legislature into a special session to address the budget crisis.
  • The court held a special session to hear the emergency appeal.
  • Due to the national emergency, parliament was summoned for a special session.

Advanced Usage

• "to convene a special session": The formal act of calling or starting a special session.
  • The president has the authority to convene a special session of Congress.
• "to be in special session": Describes the state of currently conducting such a meeting.
  • The senate is in special session this week to debate the new legislation.

Variants and Related Words

• Emergency session: A very similar term, often used interchangeably, though it may imply a more immediate crisis.
• Extraordinary session: Another synonym, emphasizing the unusual nature of the meeting.
• Regular session: The standard, scheduled meetings, which contrast with a special session.

Synonyms

• Extraordinary session
• Emergency meeting
• Ad hoc session

Related Phrases

• Called into session: Summoned to meet.
  • The council was called into session to approve the funds.
• Legislative session: A meeting of a law-making body, which can be regular or special.

Noun

1. a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions