English Explanatory Dictionary

standing committee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An established parliamentary or congressional committee to which all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials and other matters regarding a defined scope of subjects get referred to and then returned to parliament or congress along with a recommended measure.

Word forms

standing committee standing committees

Synonyms

permanent committee
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