verb (in historical usage: present participle of adjourn; a term used in English law, especially in the English counties, to refer to a meeting of justices of the peace for consultation on legal matters) as in strong fondness

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adjourning, gathering

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Example:The adjourning of the court due to a rain delay.

Definition:To temporarily suspend meetings or proceedings

From adjourning

Example:The justices gathered for the assize.

Definition:A meeting or assembly, often of officials or representatives

From gathering