security council

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security council

The Security Council meets to discuss international peace.

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.
security council

The Security Council meets to discuss international peace.

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

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