caucus
/ˈkɔːkəs/Definitions
1. noun
A group of people, especially politicians, who meet privately to discuss and make decisions about a particular issue, especially in a political party.
“The local party leadership held a caucus to discuss their candidate for the upcoming election.”
2. verb
To hold or participate in a meeting of a group, especially a political party, to discuss and make decisions.
“The delegates will caucus to select their nominee for the presidential election.”