general assembly
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The General Assembly convenes in a large hall to discuss international cooperation.
Definition
- Noun:
- A legislative body: A formal meeting of representatives, especially one that makes, amends, or repeals laws for a state or organization.
- The main deliberative body of the United Nations: The supreme governing and policy-making assembly of the UN, where all member states have equal representation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The state general assembly passed a new budget last week.
- The issue will be debated at the upcoming session of the General Assembly.
Advanced Usage
"to convene the General Assembly": to formally bring the assembly into session.
- The Secretary-General will convene the General Assembly for an emergency meeting.
"General Assembly resolution": a formal decision or expression of opinion adopted by the UN General Assembly.
- The General Assembly resolution called for an immediate ceasefire.
Variants and Related Words
- Assembly (n): A group of people gathered together for a common purpose.
- Legislature (n): The legislative body of a country or state.
Synonyms
- Legislature: A body of persons with the power to make laws.
- Parliament: The supreme legislative body in some countries.
- Congress: The national legislative body of a country, especially the US.
Related Phrases
General Assembly hall: The main meeting chamber for the assembly.
- The delegates gathered in the General Assembly hall.
Member of the General Assembly (MGA): A title for a representative in a state-level legislative body.
- She was elected as a Member of the General Assembly.
Related Idioms
- "To take the floor of the General Assembly": To begin speaking formally in the assembly.
- The ambassador took the floor of the General Assembly to present her country's position.
The General Assembly convenes in a large hall to discuss international cooperation.
Noun
- persons who make or amend or repeal laws
- the supreme deliberative assembly of the United Nations