CultureJuly 8, 2026

plenum

/ˈpiːnəm/

Definition

A formal meeting of a legislative body in which all members are required to be present.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'plenum', meaning 'full' or 'complete', reflecting the requirement for a full attendance of members to conduct official business.

In the news

In the article, the word refers to the official assembly hall session of the Knesset where Minister Miki Zohar was photographed, highlighting his role as an active government official.

Israel's culture minister criticizes film industry for defaming IDF

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The Jerusalem Post

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