"CITES" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈsaɪtiːz/
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} CITES
  1. (international law) Acronym of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Categories (topical): International law
    Sense id: en-CITES-en-name-LpPs3aum Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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