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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The Wisconsin Elections Commission, consisting of three Democrats and three Republicans, voted 5-1 in closed session on Thursday to refer the complaints to the district attorney, the commission’s spokesperson Emilee Miklas said. Scott Bauer, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The Wisconsin Elections Commission, consisting of three Democrats and three Republicans, voted 5-1 in closed session on Thursday to refer the complaints to the district attorney, the commission's spokesperson Emilee Miklas said. ABC News, 14 July 2026 The commission has argued it should be allowed to review the records under closed session, without having to meet with labor unions, to maintain their confidentiality, and said recent court decisions and laws give them the authority to do so. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Obeng was fired from his position as superintendent on July 8, 2025, after a closed session meeting. Ilana Arougheti july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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