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committee

Definition

  • noun: a group of people who are chosen to do a particular job or to make decisions about something
  • noun: a person to whom a charge or trust is 'committed'
  • synonyms: ad hoc committee, assemblee, assembly

Examples

  • The governor received over $3 million in campaign contributions from 'political action committees'.

  • The CEO consulted with the project's 'steering committee' and asked for a status report.

  • We're waiting for recommendations from the advisory/ethics 'committee'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I just wanted to thank you for... your tenacity. Whatever you're up to, you won't get away with it. Maybe I already have. The committee will continue its work. We'll recommend charges to DOJ. Rochelle. Rochelle. Such a lovely name. Tell me how much you don't want that to end up in the press. And then shut this committee down. No deals. Mr. President! Mr. President! How could you? - How could you not warn me? - To protect you. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13