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) ]
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) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012