National Security Council
/ˈnæʃənəl səˈkjʊrəti ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A principal executive body advising the head of state on national security and foreign policy matters.
The National Security Council convened to assess the emerging international threat.
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- national security council
- national security councils
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to a formal advisory body established by statute or executive order, distinct from broader security or defense agencies.
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