Definition of sine die in English:
sine die
adverbˌsiːneɪ ˈdiːeɪˌsʌɪnɪ ˈdʌɪiː
(with reference to business or proceedings that have been adjourned) with no appointed date for resumption.
the case was adjourned sine die
Example sentencesExamples
- The Legislature of the State of New Jersey adjourned sine die at noon to-day.
- In the event of vetoes or crises, the Senate President shall be empowered to suspend sine die adjournment for a period up to one week for purposes of reconvening the Senate.
- Parliament is likely to be adjourned sine die Thursday, according to reliable sources.
- Parliament was adjourned sine die on a sombre note on Monday, four days ahead of the scheduled end of the monsoon session.
- The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die this afternoon, formally ending the 7th special session in two and a half years.
Synonyms
for an unspecified period, for an unspecified time, for an unlimited period, for an unlimited time, without a fixed limit
Origin
Latin, literally 'without a day'.