Council of Ministers

noun

1. the policy-making body of the European Economic Community, representing all the member nations.
2. (sometimes lowercase) the highest administrative body of various countries, usually serving in an advisory capacity to the chief executive; cabinet.

Example Sentences

Residents will vote to elect a local assembly, led by a chief minister and council of ministers.

From BBC

Mr Macron talked about the Courbevoie attack during a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, where he meets with the members of his government.

From BBC

“The president has accepted the resignation and requested Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers to continue till the new government assumes office,” the president’s office said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

Their removal would enable him to remain president until 2031, they said, after which he would be appointed to the new position of "president of the council of ministers" - in effect prime minister - continuing his family's 57-year rule.

From BBC

But the opposition says the reforms would allow him to remain president until 2031 and then be appointed to the new position of "president of the council of ministers" - in effect prime minister - continuing his family's 57-year rule.

From BBC