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foreign affairs

plural noun

activities of a nation in its relationships with other nations; international relations.

foreign affairs

plural noun

matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country
matters that do not involve the homeland

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Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign affairs¹

First recorded in 1605–15

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Belgium's Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Prevot termed the truce a "crucial step towards ending the violence".

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It said that it had been informed of the execution by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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He would say, "Oh, it's a foreign affairs matter. You can't."

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And as Boasberg noted, there's no foreign affairs exception to producing information in court.

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The justices ruled that the U.S. government is required to “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S., but lower district courts must give “deference” to the executive branch in the conduct of foreign affairs.

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