joint committee

American

noun

Government.

a committee appointed from both houses of a bicameral legislature in order to reach a compromise on their differences concerning a particular issue.

Etymology

Origin of joint committee

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the two sides strengthened their relationship by creating a new joint committee of six commanders to oversee a joint force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Not through the phone calls or the emissaries or the public statements or the joint committee meetings.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

Mr O'Toole said if the motion was blocked, his party would seek to urge the UK-EU joint committee to allow the law to apply to Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

A potential audit could be facilitated through legislation or through a joint committee in the Legislature, which votes on issues deemed worthy of investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

A committee was appointed for each republic, and their reports were submitted to a joint committee.

From South America and the War by Kirkpatrick, F. A. (Frederick Alexander)

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