Definition
Latin for 'without day,' referring to adjournment with no set date to reconvene, essentially lawmakers saying they're done and you can't make them come back. It marks the definitive end of a legislative session.
Example Usage
The legislature adjourned sine die at 4 a.m., leaving 47 bills to die and making everyone question their career choices.
Origin
Latin legal and parliamentary terminology, used in British and American practice since colonial times
Fun Fact
Some state legislatures end sessions with sine die ceremonies featuring gavels, applause, and tears—either of relief or because controversial bills died, depending on which side you're on.
Source: Parliamentary procedure guides and legislative operations manuals
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