Security Council

noun

1. the division of the United Nations charged with maintaining international peace, composed of five permanent members (U.S., Russian Federation, France, United Kingdom, and the People's Republic of China) and ten temporary members, each serving for two years.

Security Council

noun

1. a permanent organ of the United Nations established to maintain world peace. It consists of five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US) and ten nonpermanent members

Security Council

1. An important division of the United Nations that contains five permanent members — the United States, Britain, China, France, and Russia — and ten rotating members. It is often called into session to respond quickly to international crises. Any permanent member can exercise a veto over a resolution before the Security Council.

Example Sentences

"I think this booklet actually shows our determination of defending ourselves," said Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary-general of the National Security Council.

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On Monday, the UN Security Council passed a resolution that sought to shore up the fragile ceasefire, which took effect on 10 October.

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Many people in Western Sahara hope Morocco's long-discussed autonomy plan for the area -- now backed by the UN Security Council -- will accelerate development and end the half-century-long territorial dispute.

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Mr. Waltz calls it the most pro-Israel Security Council resolution in decades.

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China, Russia and Algeria were adamant that in any resolution there should be clear and strong guarantees that the Security Council would retain authority over the situation in Gaza.

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