United Nations Trusteeship System
/ˌjuːnɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz ˈtrʌstɪʃɪp ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) An international regime established by the United Nations to administer trust territories and promote their advancement towards self-governance or independence.
The United Nations Trusteeship System played a key role in overseeing decolonization after World War II.
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- united nations trusteeship system
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Commentary
Use precise reference to 'trust territories' within the UN context to avoid confusion with other types of trusteeship arrangements.
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