star-cham|ber

star-cham|ber
a court that existed in England from 1487 until 1641, enabled to proceed and act without regard for the common law, in secret session, without a jury, and in which confessions were often obtained by torture.
╂[Middle English sterred chambre, translation of Medieval Latin (England) camera stellata a room in Westminster Palace where the king's council first met (probably so called from a decoration of stars on its ceiling).]
any court, committee, or group like the Star Chamber in its procedures.
star-cham|ber «STAHR CHAYM buhr», adjective.
1. of or having to do with a star chamber.
2. characteristic of a star chamber, especially in holding secret sessions: »

His constitutional rights were violated by “star-chamber” proceedings in which he was not allowed to confront or cross-examine his accusers (New York Times).


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