Committal Definition

committal
noun
  1. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
  2. the act of committing a crime

"Committal" in song lyrics

See how committal is used in real songs:

  • "appropriateness of restaurant refreshments after a cemetery committal"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "committal"

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