Un Trusteeship Council
/ˌjuː en ˈtruːstʃɪp ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A principal organ of the United Nations established to supervise the administration of trust territories and ensure their advancement towards self-government or independence.
The UN Trusteeship Council played a key role in overseeing the transition of trust territories after World War II.
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- un trusteeship council
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Commentary
The UN Trusteeship Council's functions have largely diminished since the last trust territory achieved self-governance, but it remains a recognized UN organ in international law.
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