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conclave
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con·clave (kän′klāv′)
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
Etymology: ME & OFr < L, a room which may be locked < com-, with + clavis, a key: see close
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