— committeeism, committeeship , n.
/keuh mit"ee/ , n.
1. a person or group of persons elected or appointed to perform some service or function, as to investigate, report on, or act upon a particular matter.
2. See standing committee .
3. Law. an individual to whom the care of a person or a person's estate is committed.
[ 1425-75; late ME ]
Usage . See collective noun .