intergovernmental
adjective
in·ter·gov·ern·men·tal
ˌin-tər-ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl 
: existing or occurring between two or more governments or levels of government
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That is a significant rise from just five years ago, when EV sales amounted to fewer than 1 in 20 new car sales, according to the International Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization examining energy use around the world.
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Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
As an intergovernmental entity, ESA stands outside any governmental control and is protected by diplomatic immunity.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Nations, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations began working on plans to implement a new regulatory framework to work towards the net zero goal.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, 34 countries or territories allow postal voting, according to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, an intergovernmental organization that works to protect democratic institutions.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
As an intergovernmental entity, ESA stands outside any governmental control and is protected by diplomatic immunity.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Nations, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations began working on plans to implement a new regulatory framework to work towards the net zero goal.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, 34 countries or territories allow postal voting, according to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, an intergovernmental organization that works to protect democratic institutions.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
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intergovernmental
adjective
in·ter·gov·ern·men·tal
-ˌgəv-ər(n)-ˈment-ᵊl
: existing or occurring between two or more governments or levels of government
intergovernmental meetings
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