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committal

/kəˈmɪtəl/

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noun

The act of entrusting something to someone.

Examples :

"The committal of the important documents to the lawyer's care gave the client peace of mind. "

action business

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noun

The act of committing someone to confinement; an order for someone's imprisonment.

Examples :

"The judge signed the committal after the man violated his probation, sending him back to jail. "

law government police state action

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noun

The act of perpetrating an offence.

Examples :

"The video surveillance confirmed the suspect's committal of the robbery. "

action guilt law

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noun

The act of committing a body to the grave at a burial or to the furnace at a cremation.

Examples :

"The committal was a brief and somber ceremony at the crematorium. "

ritual religion

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adjective

Of or relating to a committee.

Examples :

"The committal record-keeping, handled by a subcommittee, was essential for tracking attendance at all committee meetings. "

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adjective

Of or relating to commitment.

Examples :

"The teacher's committal to student success was evident in her dedication to extra help sessions. "

attitude character moral philosophy mind