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star chamber

/stɑːr ˈtʃeɪmbər/

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/stɑːr ˈtʃeɪmbər/C1formalbritishlegal
  • ruИсторический английский суд, заседавший без присяжных и известный своими тайными, произвольными и суровыми разбирательствами. В современном употреблении обозначает любой тайный или произвольный орган или процесс принятия решений, часто с оттенком несправедливости или отсутствия надлежащей правовой процедуры.

A historical English court of law that sat without a jury and was known for its secret, arbitrary, and harsh proceedings. In modern usage, it refers to any secretive or arbitrary decision-making body or process, often with connotations of unfairness or lack of due process.

  1. Secret or arbitrary tribunalC2formal

    A secret, arbitrary, or oppressive court or investigative body that operates without proper legal safeguards.

    ruТайный или произвольный трибунал

    • The committee was accused of acting like a star chamber, making decisions behind closed doors.
    • Critics called the disciplinary hearing a star chamber because the accused had no right to legal representation.
    • The government's secret review board was described as a modern star chamber.