Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air
/ˌkɒnvɛnʃən fər ðə ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən əv ˈsɜːrtən ruːlz fər ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈkærɪɪdʒ baɪ ɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty that establishes unified rules governing the liability of air carriers in international carriage of passengers, luggage, and cargo.
The airline was held liable under the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air for the lost luggage.
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- convention for the unification of certain rules for international carriage by air
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Commonly known as the Warsaw Convention, this treaty is fundamental in harmonizing liability standards in international air transportation; precise reference to applicable articles is critical in drafting and litigation.
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