Parliamentary Committee
/ˌpɑːrləməˈnɛntəri kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (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
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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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