Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Extending beyond or transcending established borders or spheres of influence held by separate nations.
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- adjective Beyond the
borders orscope of any onenation .
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- adjective transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest
Etymologies
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Examples
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The United Nations in particular, held in check by the veto power of each permanent member of the Security Council, could not plausibly be described as a supranational world government.
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The United Nations in particular, held in check by the veto power of each permanent member of the Security Council, could not plausibly be described as a supranational world government.
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Kokusai Global Sovereign Open, Asia's biggest bond fund, boosted holdings of such securities, known as supranational bonds, to 8.2 percent of its portfolio, the most ever.
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The very essence of "supranational" is inimical to the interests of the "national".
Archive 2007-08-01 Richard 2007
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The very essence of "supranational" is inimical to the interests of the "national".
Misguided we ain't Richard 2007
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Emphasising this word "supranational", in my view, shots the fox which the likes of Mr Douglas Alexander, our new Minister for Europe, likes to set running.
Taking to the boats? Richard 2005
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The essential issue, therefore, remains that we are not against “Europe” but the European Union, a form of government characterised by the single word, "supranational".
Taking to the boats? Richard 2005
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For that matter, does anyone seriously think that given recent American history the White House would cede authority to any kind of supranational body when it comes to making decisions about things like environmental and labour standards?
Peace, order and good government, eh?: June 2004 Archives 2004
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Part III explores certain "supranational" norms-binding norms, that is (at least loosely defined) - touching or concerning climate change.
Concurring Opinions Jamison Colburn 2010
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The other French panelist, Philippe Schmidt-a lawyer who, like Lévy, is affiliated with LICRA-took these arguments even further, proposing that Internet speech be regulated by some kind of supranational body.
Tablet Magazine 2010
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