̈ɪkəˈmɪtɪ n. 1 a a
body of persons appointed
for a
specific function by,
and usu.
out of, a larger body. b
such a body appointed by
Parliament etc. to
consider the details of proposed
legislation. c (Committee)
Brit. the
whole House of
Commons when sitting as a committee. 2
Law a
person entrusted
with the
charge of
another person or another person's
property. øcommittee-man (pl. -men; fem. committee-woman, pl. -women) a
member of a committee,
esp. a
habitual member of committees. committee
stage Brit. the
third of
five stages of a bill's
progress through Parliament when it
may be considered in
detail and amendments
made.
select committee a
small parliamentary committee appointed for a
special purpose.
standing committee a committee
that is
permanent during the
existence of the appointing body. [COMMIT + -EE]