(Originally) any committee intended to carry out a judicial function; (in later use more usually) a committee charged with oversight of the administration of justice.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Diary; or, Woodfall's Register.
Definition of judiciary committee in US English:
judiciary committee
noun
North American
(Originally) any committee intended to carry out a judicial function; (in later use more usually) a committee charged with oversight of the administration of justice.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Diary; or, Woodfall's Register.