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sessional.

Pertaining to a period, often an academic term or a sitting of a legislative body.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Pertaining to a period, often an academic term or a sitting of a legislative body.

    not-comparable
    CUPE 3902 is a labour union local representing sessional lecturers and teaching assistants (TAs) at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Where this word comes from

From session + -al.

noun
  1. An instructor hired by a college or universities on a temporary basis.

    The sessionals’ Agreement was ratified on 1 April, 2005.
Where this word comes from

From session + -al.

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