CONCLAVE


Meaning of CONCLAVE in English

n. 1 a private meeting. 2 RC Ch. a the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope. b the meeting-place for a conclave.

[ ME f. OF f. L conclave lockable room (as com-, clavis key) ]

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