conclave
noun
- R.C.Ch.
- the private meeting of the cardinals to elect a pope
- the cardinals collectively
- any private or secret meeting
- any large conference or convention
See conclave in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kŏnˈklāvˌ, kŏngˈ-)
noun- A secret or confidential meeting.
- Roman Catholic Church
a. The private rooms in which the cardinals meet to elect a new pope.
b. The meeting held to elect a new pope.
- A meeting of family members or associates.
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