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Synonyms

executive session

American  

noun

Government.

  1. a session, generally closed to the public, of a legislative body or its leaders.

executive session British  

noun

  1. a session of the Senate for the discussion of executive business, such as the ratification of treaties: formerly held in secret

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Etymology

Origin of executive session

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

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