League of Nations
/ˈliːɡ əv ˈneɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) An international organization established in 1920 to maintain world peace and prevent conflicts through collective security and diplomacy.
The League of Nations aimed to resolve disputes without resorting to war.
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- league of nations
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Commentary
The League of Nations is historically significant as a precursor to the United Nations, illustrating early 20th-century international legal efforts at collective security.
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