Definition: Supranationality is a concept used in international relations and international law to refer to the notion that a particular state or group of states, which does not belong to any recognized state system, has the legal capacity to make decisions on matters affecting other states. This concept is often applied in international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and international treaties. In terms of law, supranational bodies are typically created by treaty between states that have agreed to a specific set of rules and principles for
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