Septennial

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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     2. Happening or returning once in every seven years; as,
        septennial elections in England.
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