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conclaves

 

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Noun conclave has 1 sense
  1. conclave - a confidential or secret meeting
    --1 is a kind of
    meeting

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Conclaves

Noun (plural)

1. A private or secret meeting of a group of people, especially for discussion or decision-making, typically held by those with authority or power.

Example sentence: The board of directors held regular conclaves to discuss the company's future plans.

2. A gathering of Roman Catholic cardinals for the purpose of electing a new pope, held in a sealed-off area of the Vatican.

Example sentence: The conclaves in Vatican City are highly secretive and surrounded by intense speculation.

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