noun
secret conference; private consultation
Refers to a closed-door meeting or discussion where matters are kept confidential, often within an organization or government.
その問題は内議で決められた。
The matter was decided in a secret conference.
内議の内容は外部に漏らしてはいけない。
The details of the private consultation must not be leaked outside.
noun
Emphasizes the state or principle of keeping discussions confidential; often used in contexts where confidentiality is paramount.
内議を重んじる組織では、情報が外に出ることはほとんどない。
In an organization that values secrecy, information rarely leaks out.
Compound of 内 (inside, internal) and 議 (discussion, deliberation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with internal, confidential discussions.