sessional

adj, noun — 2 senses

sessional

adj

Etymology From session + -al.

1

Pertaining to a period, often an academic term or a sitting of a legislative body.

CUPE 3902 is a labour union local representing sessional lecturers and teaching assistants (TAs) at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Derived terms: intersessional, intrasessional, presessional

sessional

noun

Etymology From session + -al.

1

An instructor hired by a college or universities on a temporary basis.

The sessionals’ Agreement was ratified on 1 April, 2005.

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