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exploratory committee (plural exploratory committees)
(US, politics) An organization established to help determine whether a potential candidate should run for an elected office.
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has inaugurated a seven-man Exploratory Committee for the setting up of University of Science and Technology in Abia State with Prof. Anya O. Anya as the Chairman, while Prof. Ikechi Mgboji serves as Secretary. Source: Internet