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

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Example Sentences

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select committee

The UK Health and Social Care select committee is currently examining how physical activity can support healthy aging, with strength training forming part of the discussion.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

"I have every confidence in him. Over all the years Andy Burnham has never been fearful of speaking to victims directly," adds the MP who has served on the justice select committee.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

That included senior Labour backbenchers such as the chair of the defence select committee Tan Dhesi and the chair of the treasury select committee Dame Meg Hillier.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

He has served as shadow foreign secretary and chairman of the Brexit select committee.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

At the beginning of the session of 1819-20, Mr. Scott secured the reference of the memorials concerning the admission of Missouri, presented at the preceding session, to a select committee.

From The Middle Period 1817-1858 by John William Burgess

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