executive session


executive session

noun

Definition of EXECUTIVE SESSION

: a usually closed session (as of a legislative body) that functions as an executive council (as of the United States Senate when considering appointments or the ratification of treaties)

First Known Use of EXECUTIVE SESSION

1840

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