Definition

1. 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.

Noun

1. persons who make or amend or repeal laws
2. the supreme deliberative assembly of the United Nations