general sessions
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general sessions
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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Physical therapy sessions are now limited to rowers working through injuries, Nowak said, with no general sessions geared toward maintaining peak performance.
From New York Times ● Jul. 24, 2020
Lawyers for former inmate Christel Ward wrote she also was not given her 30-day credit because her case originated in criminal court, not Judge Benningfield's general sessions court.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2017
John Kaatz, a principal with consulting firm Conventions, Sports & Leisure, said the arena could help Chicago attract medical events that often hold large general sessions.
From Chicago Tribune ● May 16, 2013
As a result of the election 51 Opposition members took their places in the Hungarian parliament, and by the Hungarian Constitution 50 members have the right to call special and general sessions.
From Time Magazine Archive
In corporate towns the city officers acted as justices of the peace, reinforced usually by some others especially appointed; and each town followed its own customs as to meeting in general sessions.
From American Nation: a history — Volume 1: European Background of American History, 1300-1600 by Cheyney, Edward Potts
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