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general assembly Definition

general assembly

noun

  1. ☆ in some states of the U.S., the legislative assembly
  2. the deliberative assembly of the United Nations
  3. the highest governing body of the Presbyterian Church or the national association of certain other Protestant denominations

general assembly Usage Examples

Converse of subject

appoint: Membership Members of the Investors Trust are appointed by the General Assembly having been nominated by the department.

Converse of object

hold: The articles of association under the patent provided that the first general assembly held in Pennsylvania should be asked to ratify it.

Adjective modifier

  • un: Precautions are expected to remain in force for the UN general assembly in New York, where Mr Bush is due to speak tomorrow.
  • first: The articles of association under the patent provided that the first general assembly held in Pennsylvania should be asked to ratify it.