sine die

Definition

Without specifying a date (for a future event); indefinitely.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin sine diē (literally “without a day”).

Example Sentences

• "Years ago […] he might have retrieved his position; but he had done what most people will do in such cases—put off the evil day sine die, and gone on increasing his enormous list of debts."
• "In anticipation of Dr Hassiem's release the inquest of Mr Ngubene's death, originally scheduled for 13 April, was postponed sine die."
• "In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Legislative Council, I now adjourn the Council, sine die."