Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
Every term you need — from Model UN procedure to international law, economics, and political theory. Clear definitions, real examples, and cross-linked concepts.
2302 terms across 11 categories
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3 termsAct of State
A doctrine preventing courts of one country from questioning the validity of public acts committed by a recognized foreign sovereign within its own territory.
Act of State Doctrine Exception
An exception allowing domestic courts to review foreign sovereign acts when they violate international law or fundamental rights. It limits the traditional immunity of states in judicial proceedings.
Annexation
The forcible acquisition of one state's territory by another state without the consent of the former.
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1 termE
3 termsExpropriation
The act by a state of taking private property for public use, usually requiring prompt and adequate compensation under international investment law.
Expropriation with Compensation
The state's taking of private property for public use, requiring prompt, adequate, and effective payment to the owner.
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
The ability of a state to exercise legal power beyond its territorial boundaries under certain conditions.
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1 termI
2 termsIntervention
The use of force or influence by one state within the territory or affairs of another state without consent, generally prohibited under international law.
Intervention Jurisdiction
The authority claimed by some states to intervene legally in another state's affairs under specific international law conditions.