United Nations

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un)

The United Nations is an international organisation whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace. The UN was founded in 1945 after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries, and to provide a platform for dialogue. It contains multiple subsidiary organisations to carry out its missions. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
UN
United Nations Organization
UNO

Approved Date
07-Jan-2013

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