In camera
adverb
In a private room or meeting, closed from the public.
The judge decided to hear the testimony in camera to maintain the anonymity of the witness.

Often appears as...
- hear in camera
- meet in camera
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Formal
Technical
adverb
In real life, as it happens.
The scene was shot in camera, without any post-production editing.

Often appears as...
- shot in camera
- filmed in camera
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a private room or meeting, closed from the public.
The judge decided to hear the testimony in camera to maintain the anonymity of the witness.

Often appears as...
- hear in camera
- meet in camera
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
In real life, as it happens.
The scene was shot in camera, without any post-production editing.

Often appears as...
- shot in camera
- filmed in camera
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2

Legal Privacy
Refers to the confidentiality of legal proceedings, often involving sensitive information.

The case was discussed in camera to protect the child's identity.
No Public Access
Highlights that the public or media cannot observe the meeting or testimony.

To avoid media influence, the trial included sessions held in camera.
Sensitive Topics
Used when topics are too sensitive for open court, such as national security issues.

The military testimony will be in camera, due to national security concerns.
Legal Privacy
Refers to the confidentiality of legal proceedings, often involving sensitive information.

The case was discussed in camera to protect the child's identity.
No Public Access
Highlights that the public or media cannot observe the meeting or testimony.

To avoid media influence, the trial included sessions held in camera.
Sensitive Topics
Used when topics are too sensitive for open court, such as national security issues.

The military testimony will be in camera, due to national security concerns.
Legal Privacy
Refers to the confidentiality of legal proceedings, often involving sensitive information.

The case was discussed in camera to protect the child's identity.
No Public Access
Highlights that the public or media cannot observe the meeting or testimony.

To avoid media influence, the trial included sessions held in camera.
Sensitive Topics
Used when topics are too sensitive for open court, such as national security issues.

The military testimony will be in camera, due to national security concerns.
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