WorldAugust 16, 2026

conclave

KONG-klayv

Definition

A private, exclusive, or secret meeting of a group of people for a specific purpose.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'conclave' meaning 'a room that can be locked,' formed by 'com-' (together) and 'clavis' (key). It originally referred to the private room where cardinals met to elect a new pope.

In the news

The word is used to describe the 'Vice Chancellors' Conclave 2.0,' a high-level meeting where academic leaders gathered to discuss the integration of technology into legal education.

CJI to NLUs: Don't Just Adapt But Lead in Determining Use of Technology To Reshape Legal System

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