What term literally means 'without day' and is used to denote the final adjournment of an assembly?

• A. Sine die
• B. Prorogue
• C. Dissolution
• D. Adjournment

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the specific term used in parliamentary procedure for a final, no-date adjournment. The phrase sine die comes from Latin and literally means “without day.” It is used to mark the end of a session or meeting with no plan to reconvene on a scheduled date, signaling full completion of business.

This differs from prorogue, which is a temporary pause with the expectation that the session will resume later; the date may be set or implied, but it’s not the final end. Dissolution refers to ending the existence of the body or organization, not just closing a meeting, and can involve broader termination beyond a single session. Regular adjournment is simply closing a meeting for the time being with an expectation of reconvening, not an indication that no future meeting is planned.

So sine die is the best fit because it specifically means ending without a future date set for another meeting, indicating final adjournment.