Legal Definitions - closed

CLOSED

Closed is an adjective that describes something that is limited to a specific group or conducted in secrecy.

• A closed mass-tort class: This means that only a limited number of people are allowed to join the class action lawsuit.
• Nonunion workers were excluded from the closed shop: This means that only union workers were allowed to work in that particular shop.
• A closed hearing: This means that the hearing is not open to the public and only certain people are allowed to attend.
• A closed shareholders' meeting: This means that only shareholders of a company are allowed to attend the meeting and discuss important matters.

These examples illustrate how closed can refer to something that is limited to a specific group or conducted in secrecy. In each example, there is a specific group of people who are allowed to participate or attend, and others are excluded. This can be for various reasons, such as privacy concerns or to maintain exclusivity.