Definitions for "Ministerial"
Keywords:  wto, ustr, biannual, gatt, commissioner
A meeting of ministers. In the context of the GATT and WTO, it is a meeting of the trade ministers from the member countries (including, from the U.S., USTR).
A biannual conference of the WTO where the trade ministers [the EU is represented by a Commissioner although trade ministers often attend as well] of the member states meet to make major decisions. These are high profile intense meetings where major progress is often made.
Of or pertaining to ministry or service; serving; attendant.
Of or pertaining to the office of a minister or to the ministry as a body, whether civil or sacerdotal.
of or relating to a government minister or ministry; "ministerial decree"
The Ministerial Association of the Adventist world church serves the global Adventist through services to pastors, pastors' families, local church elders and company leaders, and Seventh-day Adventist Ministerial Association secretaries.
Keywords:  religion, duties, office, relating
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office; "ministerial duties"
Tending to advance or promote; contributive.
An organization of ministers. Sometimes it is also called a ministerium.