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Definition of the General Assembly from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the General Assembly

 
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl əˈsembli/
 
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl əˈsembli/
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  1. the main body of the United Nations. It includes representatives of all the member nations of the UN, who discuss the problems of the world, including peace, human rights and health. They also give approval to the UN budget. Each nation has one vote, and there must be a two-thirds approval on all important issues before any action can be taken.
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