(Usually more fully as "Judicial Committee of the Privy Council") a tribunal in the United Kingdom, established in 1833, which considers appeals made to the Queen (or King) in Council.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament.
Definition of Judicial Committee in US English:
Judicial Committee
noun
Law
(Usually more fully as "Judicial Committee of the Privy Council") a tribunal in the United Kingdom, established in 1833, which considers appeals made to the Queen (or King) in Council.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament.