family meeting
/ˌfam(ɪ)li ˈmiːtɪŋ/ /ˌfam(ə)li ˈmiːtɪŋ/noun
1A meeting or gathering of members of a family, (now) especially in order to resolve problems.
2 North American Civil Law. In Louisiana (occasionally also Quebec): an advisory jury aiding the court in a family law matter. Compare family council. Now historical.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Bolton (1572–1631), Church of England clergyman. From family + meeting.
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