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septennial Definition

sep·ten·nial (sep ten′ē əl)

adjective

  1. happening every seven years
  2. lasting seven years

Etymology: < L septennium, a period of seven years < septem, seven + annus, year (see annual) + -al

septennial Related Forms
sep·ten′·ni·ally adverb
septennial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • election: Also the system of Government and opposition and septennial elections almost ensured instability unless the Government had a huge majority.