universalism. 1  universal character; universality. 2  a universal range of knowledge, interests, or activities. ( 3 initial capital letter) the doctrine that emphasizes the universal fatherhood of God and the final salvation of all souls. Compare apocatastasis (def 2).
The World Trade Organization, an institution that arbitrates trade disputes. Strategic Trade Policies Policies designed to get more of the benefits from trade in a country than would exist under free trade.
The National Advisory Committee for the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation was established in 1995 to provide advice to the U.S. NAO on issues arising under the NAALC, and other matters as they arise in the course of administering the Agreement.