executive session

American  

noun

Government.

1. a session, generally closed to the public, of a legislative body or its leaders.

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executive session British  

noun

1. a session of the Senate for the discussion of executive business, such as the ratification of treaties: formerly held in secret

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Etymology

Origin of executive session

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

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executive session

Public records show city council members met last month in executive session with Scott Baumgartner, the city’s private attorney, to discuss a “draft remediation agreement,” but provided no further details.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024

The university hailed the decision as a victory for both the board’s executive session practices and for access to higher education in Idaho.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

The Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees Arizona and Arizona State, will hold a closed executive session to look at possible legal advice and discussion regarding university athletics.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

The Arizona Board of Regents, which controls both Arizona and fellow Pac-12 school Arizona State, met later Tuesday and quickly went into executive session behind closed doors.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2023

After nearly a month and a half of debate in executive session, devoted to its consideration, the treaty was finally ratified without amendment.

From Fifty Years of Public Service by Cullom, Shelby M.