Blue Ribbon Commission (Noun)
Meaning
An independent and exclusive commission of nonpartisan statesmen and experts formed to investigate some important governmental issue.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The governor established a blue ribbon commission to investigate the recent corruption scandals in the state government.
- A blue ribbon commission was formed to study the feasibility of implementing a new tax reform policy.
- The president appointed a blue ribbon commission to review the country's national security strategy and make recommendations for improvement.
- The state legislature created a blue ribbon commission to examine the causes of the recent economic downturn and propose solutions.
- A blue ribbon commission was established to investigate the allegations of police misconduct and recommend reforms to the department.