Investigative Committee
/ɪnˈvɛstəɡətɪv kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A statutory or official body charged with conducting investigations into legal violations or offenses, often with powers to collect evidence and recommend prosecution.
The investigative committee gathered testimony to determine whether the company breached environmental regulations.
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- investigative committee
- investigative committees
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Commentary
Typically government-established, investigative committees serve quasi-judicial or administrative functions, distinct from judicial proceedings but integral to fact-finding in legal contexts.
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