Disarmament Treaty
/ˌdɪsɑːrˈmeɪnmənt ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal international agreement between states to reduce, limit, or eliminate specified categories of weapons or armed forces.
The countries signed a disarmament treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenals.
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- disarmament treaty
- disarmament treaties
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Commentary
Disarmament treaties are key instruments in international law focusing specifically on military de-escalation; precise definitions and scope should be clearly outlined to avoid ambiguity in obligations.
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