Executive Session (Noun)
Meaning
A session (usually of a legislative body) that is closed to the public.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The city council went into executive session to discuss a sensitive matter that was not suitable for public disclosure.
- During the executive session, the members of the committee will deliberate on the confidential report.
- After the meeting was adjourned to executive session, the press was asked to leave the room immediately.
- A motion was made to go into executive session so that the council members could discuss the pending lawsuit.
- The board held an executive session behind closed doors to discuss the details of the merger.