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

At last week's UN General Assembly, trade was high on the agenda.

From BBC

The announcement of the plan comes just days after Netanyahu attacked the recognition of a Palestinian state by multiple Western countries during a combative speech at the UN General Assembly.

From BBC

Last week, he reiterated to the UN General Assembly he would not allow a Palestinian state and labelled the PA "corrupt to its core".

From BBC

General Assembly last week — probably the longest speech ever delivered by a U.S. president in that forum, and without question the most unhinged — requires facing a difficult truth.

From Salon

Talks between the three countries and Iran on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly earlier this week failed to produce a deal which would have delayed the sanctions being reimposed.

From BBC