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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-10-102

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

The magistrate shall allow the defendant a reasonable time to send for counsel, and, if necessary, shall adjourn the examination for that purpose.