intergovernmental
[in-ter-guhv-ern-men-tl, -er-men-]
- involving two or more governments or levels of government.
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Origin of intergovernmental
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Contemporary Examples
The IPCC is an intergovernmental body set up for the purpose of studying climate change.
We can group the appropriate United States policies into three areas: interpersonal, intergovernmental, and intergenerational.
Fifth and finally, it is not just at an intergovernmental level that we see the signs of more cooperation.
Historical Examples
In the Hague Conventions and other intergovernmental instruments the rudiments of international government already exist.
The Unity of CivilizationVarious
The diplomatic corps was flawless in their handling of intergovernmental affairs.
The Dueling MachineBenjamin 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 HooverHerbert 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
intergovernmental
- conducted between or involving two or more governmentsan intergovernmental conference
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