Royal Commission

noun

: a group of people chosen by the British government to examine a particular topic or issue and recommend changes in the law
a Royal Commission on the death penalty

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These questions are now under a spotlight in Australia, in the form of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Oscar Schwartz, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Virigina Bell, head of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, warned that those who engage in such behavior could face prosecution and that the police had been contacted about at least one case so far. Kelly Hartog, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026 The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to two gunmen allegedly inspired by the Islamic State group slaying 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December. ABC News, 26 May 2026 The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social ​Cohesion has received more than 5,700 submissions from the public. Reuters, NBC news, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Royal Commission

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“Royal Commission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Royal%20Commission. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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