in camera
The term "in camera" originates from Latin, meaning "in a chamber," and is used in legal and photographic contexts to describe private or internal procedures.
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Definition
C1Law
(formal, technical)A legal proceeding held privately, excluding the public and media, often to handle sensitive information.
Example
- The judge decided to review the evidence in camera to protect the confidentiality of the witnesses.
C1Photography
(technical)A technique or effect achieved using the camera itself, without digital editing.
Example
- The photographer created a stunning double exposure in camera, without any post-processing.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in camera":
on cameraoff camerain housebehind closed doorsin the roomin limine