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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.

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committee hearing
Politics; Political Science

A meeting convened by a committee to receive oral evidence either publicly or in camera. Hearings may be held on a specific topic or concerning a particular legislative proposal.

committee of supply
Politics; Political Science

Formerly, a Committee of the Whole responsible for approving the Government's expenditure plans. Abolished in 1968, its functions have been assumed by the various standing ...

committee of the whole house
Politics; Political Science

All of the Members of the House sitting in the Chamber as a committee. Presided over by a chair rather than by the Speaker, it studies appropriation bills and any other matters ...

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Politics; Political Science

A UN committee; created by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. CERD examines reports of racial discrimination; operates UN ...

committee stage of a bill
Politics; Political Science

Detailed study of the clauses of a bill by a committee. This stage, which may include the hearing of witnesses, is the first at which amendments may be proposed to specific ...

common law
Politics; Political Science

The legal system of most English-speaking countries, including the U.S, based on custom, habit, and precedent. Common law is supplemented by statutory law, which is established by ...

commonwealth
Politics; Political Science

Similar in meaning to common good. The term originated in seventeenth century political thought. The idea was that all members of a society had certain common interests which ...

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