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. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of executive session was in 1840

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“Executive session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20session. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

executive session

noun
: a closed session (as of the U.S. Senate) in which executive business (as consideration of appointments or ratification of treaties) is taken care of compare legislative session
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