acquis communautaire

/ ˈæki: kəmˈju:nətɛə, aki kɔmynotɛr /

noun

1. Often shortened to: acquis. the body of law accumulated by the European Union

Word History and Origins

Origin of acquis communautaire¹

C20: French, literally: acquired material of the Community

Example Sentences

Acquis communautaire: A French phrase meaning the entire body of European Union law.

From BBC

The total body of European law, dating back to 1958, is known as the Acquis Communautaire.

From BBC

Acquis communautaire: The entire body of European laws is known as the acquis communautaire.

From BBC

And what about the acquis communautaire, the body of law that enshrines member states' obligations not just in terms of economic policies, but also in terms of democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental human rights?

From The Guardian

She said she believed Turkey could fulfil membership criteria in 27 or 28 of the 35 chapters of the acquis communautaire - the body of EU law - but should still only be offered a privileged partnership.

From BBC