Seitsmesessioon

Seitsmesessioon is an Estonian term meaning the seventh session of a legislative body or council. It is used in historical and contemporary contexts to designate a specific period of formal meetings during a convocation of a parliament or other deliberative body. In Estonia, legislative work is typically organized into sessions, within which plenary sittings and committee work produce laws, budgets, and resolutions. The seventh session would be the seventh such period since the convocation began, and its exact dates and agenda depend on the institution and year.

Because Seitsmesessioon can refer to different bodies, the term is not unique to one institution. It may refer to the seventh session of the Riigikogu (the Estonian parliament) in a given term, the seventh session of the Estonian SSR Supreme Soviet in historical periods, or the seventh session of regional or municipal councils, depending on context. Proceedings typically include opening and closing sessions, debates on proposed legislation, votes, question periods, and the work of committees.

The use of the term is mainly genealogical or archival, appearing in legal documents, minutes, or historical narratives. Contemporary media usually spell out the institution and term to avoid ambiguity.

See also: Sessioon (session), Riigikogu, Estonian parliament, legislative session, Estonian SSR.