supranational
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Origin of supranational
Vocabulary lists containing supranational
Human Geography - High School
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But Professor Ekins believes that you can have human rights safeguards without a supranational court overseeing all nations.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
South Korean judges, however, cite supranational humanitarian laws.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
The ICRC's website says it is funded by voluntary contributions from states party to the Geneva Conventions, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, supranational organisations such as the European Commission, and public and private donors.
From Reuters ● Sep. 11, 2023
“The decision is signed personally by Lukashenko,” who currently chairs the supranational body’s leadership council.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
It is supranational, and recognizes a hierarchical structure with the Pope, or Bishop of Rome, as its head, located at the Vatican.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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