Synonyms for conclave

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kon-kleyv, kong-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn kleɪv, ˈkɒŋ-

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Définition of conclave

Origin : late 14c., "a place where cardinals meet to elect a pope," from Italian conclave, from Latin conclave "a room, chamber suite," probably originally "a room which may be locked," from com- "together" (see com-) + clavis "a key" (see slot (n.2)). Extended sense of "private assembly" is first recorded 1560s.

noun secret meeting

Example sentences :

First the Conclave, the three scrutators, and himself as one of them.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

While seated in conclave outside the camp, we suddenly were aware of a great hubbub.
Extract from : « Anabasis » by Xenophon

But while the soldiers were still seated in conclave, Coeratadas, of Thebes, arrived.
Extract from : « Anabasis » by Xenophon

Conclave of the tribes could put him on the throne tomorrow morning.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

There'd be a deadlock when a conclave started checking their claims.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

After the conversation, he could walk into the conclave with signed papers.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

You'd have to be consulting with his people for some time before the conclave, you know.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

This boy would be upheld by the conclave—if he got before it.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

Especially before a conclave with the regent in active opposition.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

See his letter, p. 35, during the conclave of Carpentras, 1314.
Extract from : « The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy » by Jacob Burckhardt

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