Definition

Proper noun A permanent council within the United Nations (UN) with primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.

Usage

The term "Security Council" is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to this principal organ of the United Nations. It is often preceded by the definite article "the" and is commonly abbreviated as "UNSC."

Examples: * The Security Council will hold an emergency session to discuss the crisis. * A resolution was passed by the Security Council. * The five permanent members of the Security Council have veto power.

Advanced Usage

• "to table a resolution before the Security Council": To formally present a proposed decision for consideration and voting.
  • The ambassador announced she would table a resolution before the Security Council.
• "a Chapter VII mandate from the Security Council": Authorization under the UN Charter's Chapter VII, which allows the Council to enforce its decisions, including through the use of sanctions or military force.
  • The peacekeeping mission operates under a Chapter VII mandate from the Security Council.

Variants and Related Words

• UNSC: The standard acronym for United Nations Security Council.
• P5: A common shorthand referring to the five permanent members of the Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States).

Synonyms

• UN Security Council: The full, formal name.

Related Phrases

• Security Council resolution: A formal decision or statement adopted by the Security Council.
  • Compliance with Security Council Resolution 242 is a key issue.
• Security Council seat: Membership on the Council, either permanent or non-permanent (elected for two-year terms).
  • The country is campaigning for a non-permanent Security Council seat.
• Security Council sanctions: Restrictive measures (e.g., arms embargoes, asset freezes, travel bans) imposed by the Council.
  • The regime is facing tough new Security Council sanctions.

Noun

1. a permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for preserving world peace