- to work together or in agreement

The nations acted in concert to impose sanctions on the rogue state.

- a formal meeting or assembly of representatives for discussion

The U.S. Congress passed a new bill to regulate online privacy.

- a relationship or link between people, ideas, or events

The journalist explored the connection between poverty and crime rates.

- a group of people appointed or elected to make decisions or give advice

The UN Security Council convened to discuss the escalating conflict.

- a person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place

The French president met with his German counterpart to discuss climate policy.

- a division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop, dealing with a specific area of activity

The State Department issued a travel advisory for the region.

- a formal discussion or negotiation between two or more parties, especially countries

The two countries engaged in an economic dialogue to resolve trade disputes.

- a preliminary version of a piece of writing or a plan

The government released a draft of the new environmental regulations.

- the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country

The American embassy in London held a reception for visiting diplomats.

- to set up or lay the groundwork for something, especially an organization or system

The treaty established new trade routes between the two nations.

- a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text

The agreement provided a framework for future negotiations.

- the elected executive head of a state in the U.S. or of a province in certain countries

The governor announced new policies to improve education in the state.

- legal measures intended to restrict or regulate the sale and use of firearms

The debate over gun control has intensified following recent events.

- a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death

The heir to the throne is expected to continue his father’s policies.

- the open ocean, especially areas not under the jurisdiction of any country

Pirates have been reported operating on the high seas.

- material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to crises

The international community sent humanitarian aid to the earthquake-stricken region.