General Assembly

noun

1. the legislature in some states of the U.S.

2. the main deliberative body of the United Nations, composed of delegations from member nations.

General Assembly

noun

1. GA. the deliberative assembly of the United Nations

2. the former name for the parliament of New Zealand

3. the supreme governing body of certain religious denominations, esp of the Presbyterian Church

Word History and Origins

Origin of General Assembly¹

An Americanism dating back to 1610–20

Example Sentences

Lammy also reiterated the UK's government's commitment to move to "full recognition" of a Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly later this month - unless there is a breakthrough on a ceasefire.

From BBC

The development comes days after 80 Palestinian officials were denied visas ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

From BBC

In September, the agency also is responsible for international dignitaries and VIPs at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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The US says it will deny or revoke visas for Palestinian officials wishing to travel to New York next month to attend the UN General Assembly session.

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The US President appears to be less fond of President Macron and the White House was sharply critical recently of his intention to unconditionally recognise a Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly.

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