1. the act of sending someone to prison or a mental institution by official order
Usage: legal
2. burial ceremonies or funeral services
Usage: formal

Examples

• The judge ordered several committals to the state psychiatric facility.
• The court processed multiple committals for various offenses that day.
• Family members attended the committal service at the cemetery.
• The committals were scheduled for the following morning.
• Legal aid lawyers represented clients facing committals.
• The priest conducted three committals that week.
• Hospital committals require proper documentation and evaluation.