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Term: Unfinished Business
Definition: Unfinished business refers to tasks or matters that were not completed during a previous meeting or session. It can be related to commercial transactions or non-commercial matters. In parliamentary law, it refers to matters that come before a deliberative assembly for consideration or action. Unfinished business is different from old business, which may imply renewed consideration of business that has already been disposed of. It is a common category on an agenda and is carried over to the next meeting until it is completed.
Definition: Unfinished business refers to matters or tasks that were not completed in a previous meeting or session and need to be addressed in the current one.
Example: During a city council meeting, a discussion about a proposed park renovation project was not finished due to time constraints. The topic is then added to the agenda for the next meeting as unfinished business.
Explanation: Unfinished business is a term used in meetings or sessions where there is a set agenda. If a topic is not fully discussed or resolved, it is carried over to the next meeting as unfinished business. This ensures that important matters are not forgotten and can be addressed in a timely manner.
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