Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joint-committee
noun
/ˈdʒɔɪnt kəˈmɪt.i/
Definition
A committee composed of members from both houses of a legislature or members from different organizations for a specific purpose.
Examples
- The joint committee on health care proposed new legislation.
- Experts from both sides participated in the discussions of the joint committee.
Meaning
A joint-committee is created to address specific issues, allowing for collaboration between different groups or legislative bodies.
Synonyms
- coalition committee
- combined committee
- consolidated committee
