Royal Commission

British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a body set up by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister to gather information about the operation of existing laws or to investigate any social, educational, or other matter. The commission has prescribed terms of reference and reports to the government on how any change might be achieved

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Example Sentences

A 2020 Royal Commission found Gobbo's double life during a period of intense gang bloodletting in Australia's second-biggest city were "fundamental and appalling breaches" of her obligations as counsel to her clients.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Ministers are considering whether to create a Royal Commission, with cross-party involvement, to consider how to reform the social care system, or a shorter government-backed independent review.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

Australia’s Royal Commission, the highest form of inquest in the country, similarly called for the publication of abuse decisions, in redacted form, and to provide written reasons for their decisions “in a timely manner.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

The researchers now hope to work with the Royal Commission of Riyadh to begin implementing the tailored heat mitigation plan in the city, which would be the largest of its kind in the world.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2024

As far back as 1891, a Royal Commission, under the presidency of the late Sir Charles Lilley, had inquired into the matter and reported strongly in favour of the project.

From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland