Session
/ˈsɛʃ.ən/noun
A meeting or period devoted to a particular activity.
Did you know?In medieval times, ‘session’ referred to judicial assemblies, where decisions were made that could determine the fates of lives, almost like a spell of law.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
sessio
“A sitting or sitting down, especially for a formal assembly.”
Old French
Old French
session
“A gathering or meeting, particularly for legal purposes.”
14th Century
Middle English
sessioun
“A period of time for holding a court or assembly.”
Modern English
English
session
“A formal meeting or assembly for a specific purpose.”