committee

Definition

A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

Etymology

From commit + -ee, or else revival of Anglo-Norman commite, past participle of commettre (“to commit”), from Latin committere, from con- (“with”) + mittere (“to send”). The OED3 prefers the first etymology.

Example Sentences

• "My uncle is on the committee."