closed session

noun

: a meeting or a portion of a meeting closed to all but members
The board will meet in closed session to discuss the issue.

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Over the course of the investigation, the board held 14 closed session meetings in spring and summer. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 The board moved into a closed session after public comment and did not address the concerns when opening back up, according to a union news release. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 The Sacramento City Council and City Manager Maraskeshia Smith met with SPOA labor negotiators Tuesday in closed session. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closed session

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“Closed session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closed%20session. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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