executive session
noun
: a usually closed session (as of a legislative body) that functions as an executive council (as of the U.S. Senate when considering appointments or the ratification of treaties)
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Gingrich called on members to assemble in the well of the House of Representatives in an executive session.
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Time, 1 July 2025
The board and council could discuss the matter and determine strategy in a closed executive session.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
After nearly two hours of executive session Monday night, the board returned at 10:25 p.m. and modified a recommendation for termination to a 90-day suspension.
—Campbell Roper, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The commissioners held an executive session Monday, an hour before the district sent an email with the Tuesday censure agenda item.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
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Time, 1 July 2025
The board and council could discuss the matter and determine strategy in a closed executive session.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
After nearly two hours of executive session Monday night, the board returned at 10:25 p.m. and modified a recommendation for termination to a 90-day suspension.
—Campbell Roper, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The commissioners held an executive session Monday, an hour before the district sent an email with the Tuesday censure agenda item.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for executive session
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“Executive session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20session. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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