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conclaveSecret meeting, in particular the gathering of cardinals in Rome to elect a new pope. They are locked away in the Vatican Palace until they have reached a decision. The result of each ballot is announced by a smoke signal - black for an undecided vote and white when the choice is made. |
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Schemes have indeed been laid in the vestry which would hardly disgrace the conclave. Doctor Wybrow lit his cigar, and looked round him at his brethren in social conclave assembled. Every mere council of appointment, however constituted, will be a conclave, in which cabal and intrigue will have their full scope. |
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