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Committee

Meaning in politics & government, with examples

/kəˈmɪti/nounCore term

In politics & government, committee means: A small group of members of parliament or another body who examine bills, investigate issues and report back on a particular area of work.

In Turkish: komisyon, komite

How it is used

Bills go to committee or reach the committee stage. MPs sit on or chair a committee, and committees hold hearings, call witnesses and publish reports. Common types are select committees, standing committees and budget committees.

Example sentences

  1. The health committee will question the minister about hospital waiting lists.

  2. The bill was approved in committee with only minor changes.

Common collocations

  • committee stage
  • sit on a committee
  • select committee
  • committee hearing
  • committee report
  • parliamentThe elected body of representatives that makes a country's laws, approves the budget and checks the work of the government.
  • billA written proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law, which parliament discusses and votes on before it can become law.
  • scrutinyCareful and detailed examination of something, especially the way parliament, the media or the public check the actions and decisions of the government.
  • MPShort for member of parliament: a person elected by voters in a particular area to represent them in parliament.
  • amendmentA change made to a bill, a law or a constitution, or a formal proposal for such a change that is discussed and voted on.

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