executive session

noun

: a usually closed session (as of a legislative body) that functions as an executive council (as of the U.S. Senate when considering appointments or the ratification of treaties)

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State law also dictates what types of topics school boards and other government agencies are allowed to talk about during those executive sessions. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025 The town has not received a copy of any such complaint, but the board of trustees met with the town attorney in executive session on Jan. 9 to follow up on these issues and to ensure continued compliance with the applicable laws and rules. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025 As such, the office did not have any comment regarding Thursday's executive session proceedings. Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 The board will hold another executive session on Wednesday, followed by a special public meeting at 4 p.m. at the Mary A. Ronan Education Center, located at 2651 Burnet Ave. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for executive session 

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of executive session was in 1840

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“Executive session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20session. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

executive session

noun
: a closed session (as of the U.S. Senate) in which executive business (as consideration of appointments or ratification of treaties) is taken care of compare legislative session
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