select committee

American  

noun

1. a committee, as of a legislative body, that is formed to examine and report on a specific bill or issue.

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select committee British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a small committee composed of members of parliament, set up by either House of Parliament to investigate and report back on a specified matter of interest

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Etymology

Origin of select committee

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

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select committee

Campaigners are calling for "commonhold now" and a select committee report released in May called for the government to "go further and faster".

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

The Lords' environment select committee heard from three vets, who said there was growing awareness that fipronil and imidacloprid were causing environmental damage and many vets have already moved away from using them.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

In December 2016, Nix was invited to speak at a government select committee as a witness, describing the challenges she faced as an ex-offender in the workplace.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

The launch of plans for government-issued digital ID for all British adults last year has been labelled "nothing short of a fiasco" by the home affairs select committee.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Designs were submitted by members of the Art class, and a select committee appointed to consider them.

From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Brazil, Angela

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