TPP

American  

abbreviation

1. Trans-Pacific Partnership: a trade agreement signed as a proposal in 2016 by 12 Pacific Rim countries, including the United States, which withdrew in 2017, leaving the remaining countries to move ahead with a new agreement, the CPTPP.

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Etymology

Origin of TPP

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

Proponents of the proposal, backed by two opposition parties — the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party, also known as the KMT and TPP — say it is necessary to improve government accountability.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the protests, the KMT and TPP, which make up the majority of the legislature, have enough support to pass the bill when the session continues Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

TPP founder Mr Hester reportedly said MP Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women" and "should be shot".

From BBC

The BBC has contacted TPP, which is based in Leeds, for comment.

From BBC

Mr Hester is the founder and chief executive of TPP, which specialises in providing healthcare technology and is a supplier of records management systems to the NHS.

From BBC