English Dictionary
Definition the Schengen Agreement in British English
the Schengen Agreement
/ˈʃeŋən əˌɡriːmənt/
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an agreement between European countries to get rid of all controls at their borders, and so allow people and goods complete freedom to move between their countries. The agreement involves all members of the European Union except the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria, and Romania, and also Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
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