Committees
/kəˈmɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of one or more persons appointed for a specific function, especially in legislative or organizational contexts.
The committees reviewed the proposed legislation before the full assembly voted.
Forms
- committee
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the committee's scope and authority clearly to avoid ambiguity in governance documents.
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