cameral

American  

[kam-er-uhl, kam-ruhl] / ˈkæm ər əl, ˈkæm rəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a judicial or legislative chamber or the privacy of such a chamber.

2. cameralistic.

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cameral British  

/ ˈkæmərəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a judicial or legislative chamber

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Etymology

Origin of cameral

1755–65; < Medieval Latin camerālis, equivalent to camer ( a ) treasury, governmental chamber + -ālis -al ¹; chamber

Example Sentences

Since basically the moment the 118th Congress was sworn in, in January 2023, it was pretty clear that this particular cameral gathering had barely a passing interest in passing laws.

From Slate

Taiwan has a history of cameral chaos as legislators seek to demonstrate to constituents their, well, gutsiness.

From Washington Post

The photographer knew where the lynching was to take place, and had his cameral paraphernalia in the City Hall.

From Slate

The words “passed,” “determine” and “consent” in the Constitution’s provisions dealing with lawmaking, cameral rulemaking and appointments, respectively, should be understood to contain an implicit premise that a determined and focused legislative majority must be able to get its way in a reasonable amount of time.

From Washington Post

Major foreign shareholders have called for Woodford to be immediately reinstated, saying he can restore faith in the 92-year-old cameral and endoscope maker.

From Reuters