European Union
/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/
Definitions
- (n.) Supranational political and economic union of member states primarily located in Europe, established to promote integration and common policies.
The European Union enacted new regulations to standardize data protection across member countries.
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- european union
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Commentary
The term typically refers to the legal entity constituted by treaties among member states; use precise references when discussing its institutions or competences.
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