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recess

nounmasculineformal/ʁɨˈsɛsu/medium

re·ces·so

Definition

A temporary break or suspension of activity, especially of a parliament, court, or institution.
Parliament went into recess for the summer.
The court is not in session during the judicial recess.

Etymology

Do latim 'recessus', particípio passado de 'recedere' (retirar-se).

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