† committentObs.|kəˈmɪtənt| [ad. L. committent-em, pr.pple. of committĕre.] One who commits something to the charge of another. 1701Bp. G. Hooper Proc. House Convoc.Vind. 38 The Archbishop..is not suppos'd to make the House a Committee..to Consider, and Report to the Committent.