executive session

A meeting, usu. held in secret, that only the members and invited nonmembers may attend.

• The term originated in the United States Senate, which until 1929 sat behind closed doors when it advised the President about executive business such as appointments and treaties.

— Also termed closed session; secret session. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 124. C.J.S. Public Administrative Law and Procedure § 19.]

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