star-chamber
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.star–cham·ber
adjective \ˈstär-ˈchām-bər\Definition of STAR-CHAMBER
: characterized by secrecy and often being irresponsibly arbitrary and oppressive
Origin of STAR-CHAMBER
Star Chamber, a court existing in England from the 15th century until 1641
First Known Use: 1788
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