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conclave definition

con·clave (kän′klāv′)

noun

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

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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