national committee
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a group of people who represent a community or population in national or international political or professional gatherings.
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U.S. Politics. the supervisory and administrative section of a political party, usually chosen by the national convention.
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He has consolidated his hold over it by endorsing key allies to lead its national committee.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024
The only person who objected was Rafael del Amo, president of the national committee for women's football, who said he would step down from his roles, which also included the vice presidency of the federation.
From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023
The accord reached Friday also calls for the formation of a broadly representative national committee by late July to discuss a lasting peace.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Ms. Mitchell joined the party’s national committee in 1958; she was its youngest member ever.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022
Each of these committees performs for the division for which it is selected duties similar to those which the national committee performs for the whole Union.
From Elements of Civil Government by Peterman, Alexander L.
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