executive session

American  

noun

Government.

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

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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

Example Sentences

Attorneys for the school district acknowledged that a portion of an Aug. 24, 2021 meeting where they hired Smith, prior to going into executive session, did not get recorded.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023

A planned closed-door executive session related to the issue was on the Nov. 7 regular meeting agenda, but was removed at the start of the meeting after McKay’s resignation was announced.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

The Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees Arizona and Arizona State, will hold a closed executive session to look at possible legal advice and discussion regarding university athletics.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023

The Arizona Board of Regents, which controls both Arizona and fellow Pac-12 school Arizona State, met later Tuesday and quickly went into executive session behind closed doors.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023

Still there were ways and ways, and after thinking over all the dubious tricks of the cow camp he called in his faithful friends and they went into executive session.

From Bat Wing Bowles by Coolidge, Dane