Committee

Definition - Noun
1  : a person to whom a charge (as an incompetent) is committed
compare conservator curator guardian tutor
2 a  : a body of persons delegated or assigned to consider, investigate, act on, or report on some matter
esp
: a group of fellow legislators chosen by a legislative body to consider legislative matters (as drafting bills or conducting hearings) <the Senate judiciary ~>
see also conference committee joint committee
b  : a private organization for the promotion of a common object <political action ~s>
compare council

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