United Nations Security Council
/ˌjuːnɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A principal organ of the United Nations charged with maintaining international peace and security, including authorizing peacekeeping missions and sanctions.
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to impose sanctions on the offending country.
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- united nations security council
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to the UN body with authority under the UN Charter to address threats to peace; note its distinctive role compared to other UN organs.
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