closed session
nounUK /kləʊzd ˈsɛʃən/
US /kloʊzd ˈsɛʃən/
A meeting that only certain people are allowed to attend.
The city council held a closed session to discuss the private matter.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A court hearing held without the public present.
The judge ordered a closed session to protect the child's identity.
3. A legislative meeting from which the press and public are excluded.
The committee went into closed session to review classified documents.
4. A private gathering of a club or board.
The board's closed session lasted two hours.