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Definition lame-duck session in British English

lame-duck session noun

noun
1

when one Congress meets after its successor is elected, but before the successor's term begins

Example

During their "lame-duck" session starting this week, lawmakers will have little time to draft another continuing resolution to cover funding U.S. agencies and military operations.

Definition lame-duck session in British English