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(kän′klāv′)

noun

R.C.Ch.
1. the private meeting of the cardinals to elect a pope
2. the cardinals collectively
any private or secret meeting
any large conference or convention

Origin: ME & OFr < L, a room which may be locked < com-, with + clavis, a key: see close

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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.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, private chamber, conclave of cardinals

Origin: , from Latin conclāve, lockable room

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + clāvis, key

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