"special session" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: special sessions [plural]
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  1. (law) A session in which lawmakers are convened outside of the normal legislative session, usually for the purpose of addressing an emergency or to complete a pressing task that was left unfinished during the normal session. Wikipedia link: special session Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: extraordinary session
    Sense id: en-special_session-en-noun-5JDIFWsU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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