International Legislature
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative body established by international agreement that exercises lawmaking authority over multiple sovereign states or subjects of international law.
The United Nations General Assembly functions as an international legislature with authority on certain global issues.
Forms
- international legislature
- international legislatures
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Commentary
Terms like 'international legislature' often describe entities created by treaties to enact binding rules beyond national jurisdictions; usage varies depending on the legal context and source of authority.
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