Through the collaborative efforts of multiple contributors, as a team or committee assigned to accomplish a goal; especially as known for protracted proceedings, a lack of responsiveness, or undesired results.

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

plural of committee

Discussing in a committee.

A tendency to make decisions and tackle problems by means of committees.

plural of executive committee

(management) A subcommittee of a board authorized to make some decisions on behalf of the entire board.

plural of joint committee

(politics) In a bicameral legislative body, a decision-making entity composed of members of both houses.

(US, politics) An organization established to help determine whether a potential candidate should run for an elected office.