Legal Definitions - sine die

Definition: Sine die is a Latin term that means "without a day." It is used to describe the adjournment of a legislative session without setting a date for a future meeting.

Example: The state legislature adjourned sine die, meaning they will not reconvene until the next scheduled session.

Explanation: When a legislative session adjourns sine die, it means that the session has ended without a set date for a future meeting. This is different from a temporary adjournment, where the session is paused and will resume at a later date. The example illustrates how the state legislature has ended their session without a set date for the next meeting.