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In literature, "septennial" is often employed to denote a period of seven years, typically used in contexts that contrast longer intervals with shorter, potentially more disruptive cycles. For example, in one notable instance, Edmund Burke criticizes the unstable effects of frequent elections by arguing for a septennial—rather than a triennial—duration, suggesting that longer intervals between elections might mitigate political disorder [1]. This usage underscores the word’s connotation of extended, more deliberate periods, inviting reflection on how the structuring of time can influence both political stability and the broader societal rhythm.
  1. The dreadful disorders of frequent elections have also necessitated a septennial instead of a triennial duration.
    — from The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) by Edmund Burke

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