colloq. [app. a back-formation on non-committal sb. used attrib.] That commits or compromises (a person, or oneself).

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[1863.  W. Phillips, Speeches, vi. 140. Mr. Mann’s speech has the same non-committal tone.]

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1884.  Punch, 9 Feb., 62. A candid opinion on this point is extremely committal.

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