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Noun
/ˈkänˌklāv/,
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conclaves, plural;
  1. A private meeting

  2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) The assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope

  3. The meeting place for such an assembly


  1. a confidential or secret meeting
  2. A papal conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a Bishop of Rome, who becomes the pope, when there is a vacancy in the office. The pope is considered by Catholics to be the successor of Saint Peter and earthly head of the Catholic Church. ...
  3. ConClave is an annual, weekend-long science fiction convention in southeastern/central Michigan, which draws approximately 600 people. ConClave attendees share an interest in science, science fiction, fantasy, and related genres. The ConClave convention has been held each year since 1976.
  4. Inquisitor is a tabletop miniatures game based in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 Universe. Whereas Warhammer 40,000 is based on squad based tactical warfare, Inquisitor focuses on a small group of adventurers and plays a bit like a Role-playing game. ...
  5. The Conclave is a 27-floor tower in the Business Bay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that has been approved to begin construction.
  6. (conclaves) (in  conclave (Roman Catholic Church): History)
  7. a region of Lambda Chi Alpha in North America, and an annual leadership conference within each region, usually during the spring semester.
  8. The meeting of the Cardinals in complete seclusion, when they assemble to elect a Pope.
  9. Conclaves are the biggest events in Camarilla politics - at least the biggest any Kindred can attend without a personal invitation. ...
  10. Latin, meaning Òwith a key;Ó meeting of Cardinals to select a new Pope