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MUN Dictionary

Agenda

The specific topic or issue discussed by a committee. Each committee may have one or more agenda items, debated in the order determined at the start of the session.

Amendment

A change proposed to a draft resolution. Amendments can add, delete, or modify clauses and must be approved by the Chair before being debated and voted on.

Bloc

A group of countries that share similar interests or positions on an issue and work together during debate and resolution writing.

Chair / Chair Board

The panel of moderators responsible for managing committee sessions. The Chair Board enforces rules of procedure, recognizes speakers, manages debate flow, and ensures a fair and respectful environment.

Clause

A single sentence within a resolution. Clauses are divided into preambulatory clauses (background/context) and operative clauses (actions/solutions).

Committee

A simulated UN body or international organization where delegates debate a specific issue. Each committee has its own agenda, rules, and scope.

Country Placard

A sign placed on a delegate’s desk displaying their assigned country, used by the Chair to recognize speakers and for voting.

Debate

The structured discussion of agenda topics within a committee, conducted under formal rules of procedure.

Delegate

A participant representing a specific country or entity in a committee. Delegates are expected to act according to their assigned position.

Diplomacy

The practice of negotiation, dialogue, and compromise between delegates to achieve mutually acceptable solutions.

Draft Resolution

A proposed resolution that has been written but not yet formally adopted by the committee. It must be approved by the Chair before debate.

Formal Debate

A structured debate format where delegates speak in turn from a speakers’ list, following strict time limits and procedures.

Gavel

A tool used by the Chair to signal the opening, suspension, or closure of committee sessions.

Moderated Caucus

A structured discussion focused on a specific subtopic, with the Chair controlling speaking order and time limits to encourage fast-paced debate.

Motion

A formal proposal made by a delegate to change the flow of debate (e.g., to open a caucus, move to voting procedure, or adjourn the session).

Observer

A participant or entity that may participate in debate but does not have voting rights, depending on committee rules.

Placard Vote

A voting method where delegates raise their country placards to indicate their vote (in favor, against, or abstention).

Preambulatory Clause

The introductory part of a resolution that explains the background, rationale, and context of the issue being addressed.

Position Paper

A document prepared by a delegate before the conference outlining their country’s stance on the agenda topics, past actions, and proposed solutions.

Resolution

A formal document adopted by a committee that presents agreed-upon solutions to an issue. Resolutions are the primary outcome of MUN debates.

Right of Reply

A brief response requested by a delegate to address a direct and serious personal or national insult. It is granted at the Chair’s discretion.

Roll Call

The process at the beginning of a session where delegates indicate their presence, typically responding with “present” or “present and voting.”

Signatory

A delegate who supports bringing a draft resolution to debate but does not necessarily agree with all its contents.

Speaker’s List

An ordered list of delegates who have requested to speak during formal debate. The Chair follows this list when recognizing speakers.

Sponsoring Country (Sponsor)

A country that actively contributed to writing a draft resolution and fully supports its content.

Unmoderated Caucus

An informal discussion period where delegates are free to move around, negotiate, form blocs, and draft resolutions without formal speaking rules.

Voting Procedure

The final phase of debate during which delegates vote on amendments and resolutions. No debate or interruptions are allowed during this phase.

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