standing committee

noun
1.
a permanent committee, as of a legislature, society, etc., intended to consider all matters pertaining to a designated subject.
2.
(initial capital letters) the highest policymaking body of the Chinese Communist Party, composed of top party leaders from the Politburo.
Origin
1900-05
Examples from the web for standing committee
  • Concerned people are allowed to appeal to the standing committee of parliament.
British Dictionary definitions for standing committee

standing committee

noun
1.
a permanent committee appointed to deal with a specified subject