[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That commits, in various senses; see the verb.
1681. Flavel, Right Man’s Ref., 278. The committing acts of Faith.
1755. Burn, Justice of Peace, Commitment (L.). The committing magistrate.
1886. Pall Mall G., 24 Nov., 9/2. The committing magistrates … were among those who memorialized for a reprieve.
† b. That commits an offense, adultery, etc.; lustful. (Cf. COMMIT 6 c.) Obs. rare–1.
a. 1643. W. Cartwright, The Siege, I. v. He survey’d each Virgin With a most eager and committing look.
1660. Gauden, Brownrig, 235. They had such committing and scandalous looks.
