n.1 the process of assembly of a deliberative or judicial body to conduct its business.
2 a single meeting for this purpose.
3 a period during which such meetings are regularly held.
4 a an academic year. b the period during which a school etc. has classes.
5 a period devoted to an activity (poker session; recording session).
6 the governing body of a Presbyterian Church.
Phrases and idioms:
in session assembled for business; not on vacation. petty sessions
1. a meeting of two or more magistrates for the summary trial of certain offences.
2 quarter sessions.
Derivatives:
sessional adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF session or L sessio -onis (as SESSILE)