Trusteeship Council
/ˈtruːstɪˌʃɪp ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A principal organ of the United Nations established to supervise the administration of trust territories and ensure their advancement to self-government or independence.
The Trusteeship Council monitored the progress of the trust territories until their status changed.
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- trusteeship council
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Commentary
The Trusteeship Council largely suspended operations after completing its mandate in the 1990s; references to it often appear in historical or UN law contexts.
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