star chamber
star chamber noun: a legal or administrative body with strict, arbitrary rulings and secretive proceedings.
Noun
star chamber (plural star chambers)
- A legal or administrative body with strict, arbitrary rulings and secretive proceedings.
- The changes come a year after a Sundance film, “This Film Is Not Yet Rated,” excoriated the rating system as a supersecret star chamber.2007 January 18, David M. Halbfinger, “Hollywood Rethinks Its Ratings Process”, in New York Times
star chamber meaning in Tamil
star chamber in Tamil
- உடு மண்டகம்
Forms of star chamber
| plural | star chambers |
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Origin of star chamber
From the Star Chamber (perhaps named for the gilt stars on its ceiling), an English court of law that sat at the royal Palace of Westminster from the late 15th century until 1641. The court was set up to ensure the fair enforcement of laws against prominent people, but over time it evolved into a political weapon; a symbol of the misuse and abuse of power by the English monarchy and courts.
Questions about star chamber
- What does star chamber mean?
- Star chamber means a legal or administrative body with strict, arbitrary rulings and secretive proceedings.
- What is star chamber in Tamil?
- Star chamber in Tamil is உடு மண்டகம். See Star chamber meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is star chamber?
- Star chamber is a noun.
- What is the plural of star chamber?
- The plural of star chamber is star chambers.
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