Plenarsitzung
plenary session
noun ple-NAR-zit-sung Rare
Origin: from Latin plenum (full assembly)
Also means
full chamber sitting
Usage Note
Plenarsitzung is a sitting of the full chamber of a parliament, as opposed to a committee meeting. Plenardebatte is a synonym for the discussion phase. The Plenarsaal is the main debating chamber.
Examples
"Die Abstimmung fand in der nächsten Plenarsitzung statt."
Natural Translation
The vote took place at the next plenary session.
Literal Translation
The vote found in the next plenary-session place.
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