closed-door assembly
[/kloʊzd dɔr əˈsɛmbli/]
nounpl: closed-door assemblies
assembleia fechada
1. A meeting or legislative session held in private, not open to the public or press
The committee held a closed-door assembly to discuss confidential matters.
O comitê realizou uma assembleia fechada para discutir assuntos confidenciais.
2. A gathering of representatives or members conducted without public attendance or transparency
The board called a closed-door assembly regarding the merger negotiations.
O conselho convocou uma assembleia fechada sobre as negociações de fusão.
In Brazilian politics and corporate governance, closed-door assemblies are common for sensitive matters, though they often attract criticism regarding transparency. In the USA, executive sessions are legally protected in certain contexts, particularly for personnel, legal, and financial matters. The term reflects ongoing tensions between confidentiality and democratic accountability.
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