Chatham House Rule en · PROPN
Etymology
Named after the headquarters of the UK Royal Institute of International Affairs, based in Chatham House, London, where the rule originated in June 1927.
Meanings
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A rule, applied to some controversial debates and discussion panels, stating that anybody who attends is free to use information from the discussion, but cannot reveal who made any comment.
The Chatham House Rule is used to help facilitate free speech and confidentiality at meetings.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham House rule | alternative | lexicographic | |
| the Chatham House Rule | canonical | lexicographic |