Council of Ministers
/ˈka-nə-nɪ-kəl ˈtɜːr-mɪnz ˈkaʊn-səl əv ˈmɪ-nɪ-stərz/
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- (n.) The executive body composed of government ministers responsible for implementing laws and policies, often collectively making decisions in parliamentary systems.
The Council of Ministers convened to discuss the new regulatory reforms.
- (n.) In the European Union, the Council of Ministers is an institution representing member states’ governments, responsible for adopting legislation and coordinating policies.
The European Union's Council of Ministers approved the trade agreement.
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The term applies generally to collective executive decision-making bodies in national or supranational contexts; precise powers and composition vary by jurisdiction.
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