Observer Status
/ˈɒbzərvər ˈsteɪtəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or diplomatic designation allowing a state or organization to participate in proceedings without full membership rights or obligations.
The entity was granted observer status at the international summit, permitting it to attend meetings but not vote.
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Commentary
Observer status often entails limited participatory rights and is used to facilitate dialogue without conferring full organizational membership.
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