Political Committee
/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪkəl kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization of persons, including their agents and representatives, that receives contributions or makes expenditures to influence elections, generally as defined under campaign finance laws.
The political committee filed its financial disclosure reports with the Federal Election Commission.
Forms
- political committee
- political committees
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a political committee is typically defined by statutes regulating campaign finance; it may encompass various types of groups organized to influence elections, requiring compliance with reporting and contribution limits.
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