debate secreto
[deh-BAH-teh seh-KREH-tu]
nounmasculinepl: debates secretos
secret debate
1. A discussion or formal argument conducted in private or confidential settings, not open to the public
The senators held a secret debate behind closed doors to discuss the sensitive legislation.
Os senadores realizaram um debate secreto a portas fechadas para discutir a legislação sensível.
2. In parliamentary or legislative contexts, a debate whose proceedings or results are kept confidential
The committee decided to conduct a secret debate on the classified documents.
A comissão decidiu realizar um debate secreto sobre os documentos classificados.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a portas fechadas (behind closed doors)
sob sigilo (under confidentiality)
na surdina (on the quiet)
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