Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A method of interpreting treaties by considering the combined effect of multiple related treaty provisions to understand their overall meaning.

Interpretation of treaty terms based on their independent meaning within international law, rather than relying on domestic law definitions. It ensures uniform application across states.

A legal principle restricting the use of extrinsic evidence to interpret or modify the terms of a written treaty or contract.

The process of determining the meaning and application of treaty provisions based on text, context, and object and purpose, guided by rules in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.