Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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2 termsCountermeasures in International Law
Acts taken by a state in response to another state's internationally wrongful act, intended to induce compliance with international obligations.
Customary International Law Formation
The process by which consistent state practice accompanied by opinio juris creates binding international law norms. It requires both objective behavior and subjective belief in legal obligation.
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2 termsPersistent Objector
A state that consistently objects to an emerging customary international law norm and thus is not bound by it once established.
Persistent Objector Rule
A state consistently opposing an emerging customary international law norm may exempt itself from being bound by that norm.
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3 termsTreaty Reservations
Declarations made by states to exclude or modify the legal effect of certain treaty provisions in their application.
Treaty Reservations and Objections
Treaty reservations are unilateral statements modifying treaty obligations, while objections are responses by other states rejecting such reservations.
Treaty Termination Clauses
Treaty termination clauses specify the conditions and procedures under which a treaty may be ended or withdrawn from by the parties.