Antonyms for adjournment

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-jurn-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈdʒɜrn mənt

Definition of adjournment

Origin : mid-15c., from Old French ajornement "daybreak, dawn; summons (to appear in court)," from ajorner (see adjourn).

noun discontinuation or delay of a proceeding

Example sentences :

On the night after this adjournment, the cannon were removed.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

Some were shouting for adjournment, others to "Vote it out."
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

She was the woman who had been seen to come into the town during the hour of the court's adjournment.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

It was after the first adjournment, and he came up with me in the street.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

On any point that arose they wanted instructions from their government and pressed for an adjournment.
Extract from : « Bulgaria » by Frank Fox

At length the president arose, and said the hour for adjournment had arrived.
Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton

So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
Extract from : « The Works of Lord Byron, Volume 4 » by Lord Byron

Having met according to adjournment, there was the fullest meeting ever known.
Extract from : « Tea Leaves » by Various

When I left my substitute was just getting up to ask for the adjournment.
Extract from : « Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe » by Eugne Brieux

They were going out when Monsieur Vagret asked for an adjournment.
Extract from : « Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe » by Eugne Brieux

Synonyms for adjournment

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