Legislative Committee
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized body of legislators appointed to examine, draft, or revise legislation before it is presented to the full legislative chamber.
The legislative committee reviewed the bill for potential legal conflicts before the floor vote.
Forms
- legislative committees
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Commentary
Legislative committees play a crucial role in shaping legislation and often hold hearings and debates to scrutinize proposed laws.
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