World Trade Organization Panel

/ˈwɜrld treɪd ɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈpænəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A body appointed under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism to examine trade disputes and make rulings.
    The World Trade Organization Panel issued its report on the trade breach claim.

Forms

  • world trade organization panel
  • world trade organization panels

Commentary

The term specifically denotes the initial adjudicatory tribunal in WTO disputes, distinct from the Appellate Body which reviews panel findings.

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