First Known Use: 1788
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star–chamber
adjective star–cham·ber \ˈstär-ˈchām-bər\
Definition of STAR-CHAMBER
: characterized by secrecy and often being irresponsibly arbitrary and oppressive
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Origin of STAR-CHAMBER
Star Chamber, a court existing in England from the 15th century until 1641
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