sine die

[ sahy-nee dahy-ee, sin-ey-dee-ey; Latin si-ne dee-e ]

adverb

1. without fixing a day for future action or meeting:

   The assembly adjourned sine die.

sine die

/ ˈsaɪnɪ ˈdaɪɪ /

adverb

1. without a day fixed

   an adjournment sine die

Word History and Origins

Origin of sine die¹

First recorded 1630–40; from Latin: literally, “without a day” (i.e., having been set for resuming business)

Word History and Origins

Origin of sine die¹

literally: without a day

Example Sentences

Now, without further comment, I move that this Congress adjourn sine die.

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Lætitia was rather glad to assent, and get the story quashed, or at least prorogued sine die.

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They came to an anchor on a seat facing the sea, and adjourned human obligation sine die.

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If we are rich, we can lay down our carriages, stay away from Newport or Saratoga, and adjourn the trip to Europe sine die.

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This report was accepted by acclamation, and the caucus adjourned sine die.

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Related Words

• endlessly
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