Palestine Authority

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Definition

Proper noun A political and administrative body established to govern parts of the Palestinian territories, specifically the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with a degree of self-governance. It was created as a result of the 1993 Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Usage

The term refers to the interim self-governing authority. * The Palestine Authority was established to administer Palestinian affairs in designated areas. * Negotiations involved transferring certain responsibilities to the Palestine Authority.

Advanced Usage
  • Often abbreviated as PA.
  • Historically and formally known as the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).
  • The term can imply the governing institutions and their administrative functions, distinct from the geographic concept of Palestine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Palestinian National Authority (PNA): The full formal name.
  • Palestinian Authority: A common variant spelling and usage.
Synonyms
  • Palestinian National Authority
  • PA (abbreviation)
  • PNA (abbreviation)
Notes on Meaning
  • The authority's jurisdiction and control have varied over time and between the geographically separate Gaza Strip and West Bank.
  • It is distinct from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), which is a broader political and diplomatic entity, though they are closely linked.
Noun
  1. combines the Gaza Strip and the West Bank under a political unit with limited autonomy and a police force; created in 1993 by an agreement between Israel and the PLO

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