Rapporteur

/ˌɹæ.pɔːˈtɜː/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an issue or a situation, and report back to that body.
  2. 2
    a recorder appointed by a committee to prepare reports of the meetings wordnet

Example

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"The new agreement establishes a post for a special rapporteur on environmental defenders. The official will be able to provide a rapid response to alleged violations as stipulated under the Aarhus Convention."

Etymology

Borrowed from French rapporteur.

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