Security Council Resolutions
/ˈsɪkjʊrɪti ˈkaʊnsəl ˌrɛzəˈluːʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal decisions issued by the United Nations Security Council to address issues of international peace and security, often binding on member states.
The Security Council resolutions imposed sanctions on the offending country.
Forms
- security council resolutions
- security council resolution
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Commentary
Security Council resolutions carry special weight in international law as they can impose binding obligations distinct from other UN organs' recommendations.
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