special session

American  

noun

1. a session, as of a legislature or council, called to meet in addition to those held regularly.

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Etymology

Origin of special session

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

The Texas governor then cited these “constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice” when he called for the special session of the Legislature to redraw the state map.

From Los Angeles Times

Abbott later changed tact, removing references to the DOJ letter when he called lawmakers back for a second special session, after Democrats returned from their quorum break.

From Salon

Indiana Republicans have thus far refused a pressure campaign from the White House to take up redistricting, and Kansas Republicans declined to call a special session to draw out the state’s one Democrat.

From Salon

In Kansas, the GOP president of the state Senate said last week that there were enough signatures from Republicans in the chamber to call a special session to redraw the state’s maps.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, he urged Bass to call a special session of the City Council to explain the decisions that led to the increases.

From Los Angeles Times