Article 51
/ˈɑrtɪkəl ˈfɪfti-wʌn/
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- (n.) A provision in the United Nations Charter recognizing the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs against a UN member until the Security Council acts.
Article 51 of the UN Charter permits a state to defend itself if attacked before international forces intervene.
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Commentary
Article 51 must be understood within the framework of international law, particularly regarding lawful self-defense and the limitations imposed until Security Council authorization.
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