“adjourn”
This page shows official legal definitions of “adjourn” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
New Zealand
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When a case is put off to a later date.
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United States
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To close a court session for a time.
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United Kingdom
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To suspend or delay the hearing of a case.
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Australia
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To suspend a court hearing, usually to a future specified day, but sometimes without setting a future date (sine die). Noun: adjournment.
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