Parliamentary Committee

/ˌpɑːrləməˈnɛntəri kəˈmɪti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A body appointed by a parliament to consider and report on specific matters, often legislative or administrative issues.
    The parliamentary committee examined the proposed bill in detail before it was debated in the house.

Forms

  • parliamentary committee
  • parliamentary committees

Commentary

Parliamentary committees play a crucial role in detailed scrutiny of legislation and government operations, often comprising members from multiple parties to ensure balanced review.

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