noun
advisory body; consultative organ; advisory committee
A formal term for a council, committee, or panel that provides expert advice to a government or organization.
政府は新しい政策について諮問機関に意見を求めた。
The government sought the opinion of an advisory body on the new policy.
この委員会は大臣の諮問機関として設置された。
This committee was established as an advisory organ to the minister.