die Ermittlungskommission
Translation
commission of inquiry, investigation committee
Examples
Eine Ermittlungskommission wurde eingesetzt.
A commission of inquiry was appointed.
Die Ermittlungskommission befragt die Zeugen.
The investigation committee is questioning the witnesses.
Grammar Patterns
to appoint/form ((sth.)) The government has appointed a commission of inquiry.
Similar Words
der Untersuchungsausschuss (committee of inquiry), die Sonderkommission (special commission)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ermittlung' (investigation) and 'Kommission' (commission). 'Kommission' is derived from the Latin 'commissio'.
Memory Tips
It's a 'commission' ('Kommission') tasked with an 'investigation' ('Ermittlung').