septennial parliaments

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• Septennial — Sep*ten ni*al, a. [L. septennium a period of seven years; septem seven + annus year. See {Seven}, and {Annual}.] 1. Lasting or continuing seven years; as, septennial parliaments. [1913 Webster] 2. Happening or returning once in every seven years; …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• septennial — adjective a) Lasting or continuing seven years; as, septennial parliaments. b) Happening or returning once in every seven years; as, septennial elections in England …   Wiktionary

• Septennial Act 1715 — Infobox UK Legislation short title=Septennial Act 1715 parliament=Parliament of Great Britain long title=An Act for enlarging the Time of Continuance of Parliaments, appointed by an Act made in the Sixth Year of the Reign of King William and… …   Wikipedia

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