Definition

A long meeting or session where people gather to discuss something.

Example

The committee held a sederunt to address the new policy changes.

Conversation

Did you hear about the long sederunt they had at the office yesterday?

Yeah, I heard it was about the new project plans.

I can't believe they sat there for hours discussing it.

Right? I would have gotten so restless after a while!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sederunt comes from the Latin 'sederunt', which is the third person plural form of 'sedere' (meaning to sit). The term originally referred to a sitting or meeting, particularly in a formal context.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of people 'sitting' ('sedere') together for a meeting — that's what 'sederunt' means.

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