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AAU

aau
  1. 1 carbon emission credit (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Law

    a unit used in international law that allows a country to release a certain amount of greenhouse gases.

    an allowance to emit one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent under the Kyoto Protocol. Usually plural in legal and environmental contexts.

    Example

    The government decided to sell its extra AAU credits to another country.

    Example

    Under the terms of the Kyoto Protocol, countries with a surplus of assigned amount units (AAUs) may trade them to nations exceeding their emission targets.

    Usage

    Often used in the plural form (AAUs) when discussing trade or national accounts.
  2. 2 Amateur Athletic Union (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate American English Sport

    a large organization in the United States that organizes sports for young people and non-professionals.

    a non-profit multi-sport organization in the United States dedicated to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.

    Example

    Many top basketball players start their careers playing in AAU tournaments.

    Example

    The athlete's performance in the national AAU championships attracted significant interest from university scouts across the country.

    Usage

    Commonly used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'AAU basketball' or 'AAU circuit'.

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