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

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

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

Royal Mail executives were hauled in front of a parliamentary select committee in March to respond to the claims.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

The motion prevailed by a vote of 34 to 15, and a select committee was appointed, of which Mr. Vining, an opponent, was made chairman.

From Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States by Van Buren, Martin

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