adjective Etymology: Star Chamber, a court existing in England from the 15th century until 1641 Date: 1788 characterized by secrecy and often being irresponsibly arbitrary and oppressive
STAR-CHAMBER
Meaning of STAR-CHAMBER in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012