What does the term sine die translate to in English?

• A. With day
• B. Without day
• C. Without date
• D. With date

Answer: (B)

In parliamentary practice, sine die denotes an adjournment with no scheduled day to reconvene. It literally translates to “without day” (sine = without, die = day). The idea is that there is no fixed date for the next meeting; the session ends until a new meeting is called by additional action. Among the options, this direct translation best fits the term: it’s about not having a set day to meet rather than having one. While some might paraphrase the concept as “without a date,” the precise roots point to day, reinforcing the notion of indefinite adjournment.