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voeu

noun
\ˈv|ə, |ər(‧), |ə̄, F |œ̅\
plural voeux\|ə(z), |ərz, |ər(‧), |ə̄(z), |œ̅ \

Definition of voeu 

: a proposal or recommendation made by a country to an international body or conference

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History and Etymology for voeu

French vœu vow, wish, from Old French vou

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