intergovernmental

[in-ter-guhv-ern-men-tl, -er-men-]

adjective

involving two or more governments or levels of government.

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Origin of intergovernmental

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + governmental

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Examples from the Web for intergovernmental

Contemporary Examples

The IPCC is an intergovernmental body set up for the purpose of studying climate change.
The Real Climate-Change Lesson from the Oklahoma Tornado
Andrew T. Guzman
May 22, 2013
We can group the appropriate United States policies into three areas: interpersonal, intergovernmental, and intergenerational.
Our Next Step in the Middle East
Jeremi Suri
October 8, 2011
Fifth and finally, it is not just at an intergovernmental level that we see the signs of more cooperation.
The New Co-op Capitalism
Noreena Hertz
February 23, 2009

Historical Examples

In the Hague Conventions and other intergovernmental instruments the rudiments of international government already exist.
The Unity of Civilization
Various
The diplomatic corps was flawless in their handling of intergovernmental affairs.
The Dueling Machine
Benjamin William Bova
Upon the initiative of this Government a year's postponement of reparations and other intergovernmental debts was brought about.
State of the Union Addresses of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
So the problem is not unique to this situation; it affects all intergovernmental relations.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)
The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for intergovernmental

intergovernmental

adjective

conducted between or involving two or more governmentsan intergovernmental conference

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