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in cam·e·ra /ˌin-'kam-rə, -'ka-mə-/ adv or adj [New Latin, literally, in a chamber]: in private; esp: in a judge's chambersthe judge reviewed the sensitive material in camera
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
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adv.(Latin) In chambers; done in a judge’s private chambers.
The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008.
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'in chambers', a most perplexing phrase for litigants who suspect they may be about to be photographed. Actually it indicates that the case, or the rest of the case, is to be heard in the judge's private chambers – excluding the public.
Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001.
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Latin for "in chambers." A legal proceeding is in camera when a hearing is held before the judge in private chambers or when the public is excluded from the courtroom. Proceedings are often held in camera to protect victims and witnesses from public exposure, especially if the victim or witness is a child.Category: Accidents & InjuriesCategory: Criminal LawCategory: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009.
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See in private.Related links
Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010.
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n. Latin In the judge's chambers; implying a private, closed, or informal hearing or conference before the judge.
Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
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In chambers; in private. A judicial proceeding is said to be heard in camera either when the hearing is had before the judge in his or her private chambers or when all spectators are excluded from the courtroom.
Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
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In chambers; in private. A judicial proceeding is said to be heard in camera either when the hearing is had before the judge in his or her private chambers or when all spectators are excluded from the courtroom.II In chambers, or in private. A hearing in camera takes place in the judge's office outside of the presence of the jury and the public.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
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adj.or adv. phrase. Latin for "in chambers." This refers to a hearing or discussions with the judge in the privacy of his chambers (office rooms) or when spectators and jurors have been excluded from the courtroom.See also: in chambers
Law dictionary. EdwART. 2013.
