committal
US /kəˈmɪt̬.əl/
UK /kəˈmɪt̬.əl/
1.
the act of sending someone to prison or to a mental hospital
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The judge ordered the committal of the suspect to prison.
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Her committal to a psychiatric institution was deemed necessary.
2.
the act of formally sending a bill to a committee for consideration
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The committal of the new bill to the parliamentary committee was approved.
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The committal of the report for further review is pending.
3.
the burial or cremation of a dead body
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The family gathered for the solemn committal service.
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The committal of the ashes took place at sea.