Council of Ministers
Americannoun
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the policy-making body of the European Economic Community, representing all the member nations.
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(sometimes lowercase) the highest administrative body of various countries, usually serving in an advisory capacity to the chief executive; cabinet.
Example Sentences
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Christophe Leribault, who replaced Laurence des Cars, was appointed president of the iconic museum by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Speaking in February Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said the investment was "being considered", but would need to go to the Council of Ministers.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024
"NATO remains committed to support Bosnia's Euro-Atlantic path, every country has the right to choose its security arrangements without foreign interference," Stoltenberg said after meeting the chairwoman of Bosnia's Council of Ministers Borjana Kristo.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023
Salwai met with Vurobaravu on Friday after the Council of Ministers, which is appointed by the prime minister, recommended parliament’s dissolution, the Vanuatu Daily Post reported Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
Congress and the Council of Ministers of the U.S.S.R. to fund a search for extraterrestrial intelligence is the hard part.'
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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