(EC)
the common term for the European Coal and Steel Community, Euratom and the European Economic Community. They share many common bodies and institutions. The Communities are now known as the European Union as a result of the European Union treaty.
See Court of Justice of the European Communities, Council of the European Union, Commission of the European Union , European Parliament, Coreper, European Council.
Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001.