sine die

[ sahy-nee dahy-ee, sin-ey-dee-ey; Latin si-ne dee-e ]

adverb

1. without fixing a day for future action or meeting:

   The assembly adjourned sine die.

sine die

/ ˈsaɪnɪ ˈdaɪɪ /

adverb

1. without a day fixed

   an adjournment sine die

Word History and Origins

Origin of sine die¹

First recorded 1630–40; from Latin: literally, “without a day” (i.e., having been set for resuming business)

Word History and Origins

Origin of sine die¹

literally: without a day

Example Sentences

For the past 20 years, lawmakers have passed what’s called a sine die resolution, ending the regular session at its mandated day and time with a set of issues they can return and take up later as they wish.

From Washington Times

The House adjourned sine die, meaning they consider the special session to be over.

From Washington Post

“On sine die, that was a death sentence,” she said, referring to the final day of the 90-day session.

From Washington Post

It all began with an excursion aboard the “Sine Die,” the 56-foot yacht owned by T.K.

From Seattle Times

“Sine Die” is a Latin term for the adjournment of a legislative session.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• endlessly
• forever