WorldJuly 27, 2026

rapporteurship

rap-or-TUR-ship

Definition

The official role, position, or tenure of a rapporteur, who is a person appointed by a committee or deliberative body to investigate a specific subject and report their findings.

Etymology

The word combines 'rapporteur'—from the French 'rapporter' (to report back)—with the English suffix '-ship', which denotes a position or status.

In the news

The article uses the term to explain how specific committee roles in the legislature serve as channels for foreign policy influence, impacting how international initiatives are managed.

Understanding Brazil:The Executive–Legislative Nexus in Brazilian Foreign Policy

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The Times of Israel

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