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committitur (k<<schwa>>-mit-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>r). [Latin “he is committed”] Archaic. An order or minute stating that the person named in it is to be committed to the custody of the sheriff.[Blacks Law 8th]

committing magistrate.See MAGISTRATE. [Blacks Law 8th]

committee substitute.See clean bill under BILL(3). [Blacks Law 8th]

committee report.See REPORT(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

  committee jurisdiction.See CHARGE(8). [Blacks Law 8th]

committee amendment.See AMENDMENT(3). [Blacks Law 8th]

committee (k<<schwa>>-mit-ee).1. (k<<schwa>>-mit-ee). A subordinate group to which a deliberative assembly or other organization refers business for consideration, investigation, oversight, or action <the bill was sent to legislative committee>. “One of the outstanding characteristics of membership organizations the world over is the powerful role played by committees in setting policy and in carrying out their…

commitment warrant.See warrant of commitment under WARRANT(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

commitment letter. 1. A lender’s written offer to grant a mortgage loan. • The letter generally outlines the loan amount, the interest rate, and other terms. — Also termed letter of commitment. [Cases: Mortgages  211.C.J.S. Mortgages §§ 274–276.] 2.LETTER OF INTENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

commitment fee.An amount paid to a lender by a potential borrower for the lender’s promise to lend money at a stipulated rate and within a specified time. • Commitment fees are common in real-estate transactions. See LOAN COMMITMENT . [Blacks Law 8th]