Definition

A designated block of time for conducting business, whether it's a legislative body convening or musicians jamming together. It's the operational unit of activity—when things actually happen.

Example Usage

The legislative session lasted six weeks and produced surprisingly little that wasn't partisan grandstanding.

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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