Security Council resolution
[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈkaʊnsəl ˌrezəˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: Security Council resolutions / resoluções do Conselho de Segurança
resolução do Conselho de Segurança
1. A formal decision or directive issued by the United Nations Security Council, typically requiring member states to take specific actions or establishing international policy on matters of peace and security
The Security Council resolution imposed economic sanctions on the country.
A resolução do Conselho de Segurança impôs sanções econômicas ao país.
2. A binding or non-binding statement adopted by the five permanent members and other members of the UN Security Council to address international conflicts, threats to peace, or humanitarian crises
Security Council resolution 2231 addressed the Iran nuclear deal.
A resolução do Conselho de Segurança 2231 abordou o acordo nuclear iraniano.
This term is primarily used in formal diplomatic, legal, and international relations contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, it appears frequently in news media, academic discourse, and official government communications related to UN matters. The term carries significant political weight as Security Council resolutions represent binding international law when adopted under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. Understanding this concept is essential for anyone engaged in international relations, diplomacy, or global governance discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass a Security Council resolution
veto a Security Council resolution
enforce a Security Council resolution
comply with Security Council resolutions
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