in chambers

Definition of "in chambers"
  1. The act of holding discussions or hearings within a judge's private office
How to use "in chambers" in a sentence
  1. The judge held a private meeting in chambers to discuss the case.
  2. He asked if they could go over the details in chambers to keep the discussion confidential.
  3. Some aspects of the case were handled in chambers rather than in open court.

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