Investment Treaty
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A bilateral or multilateral agreement establishing terms and protections for foreign investments between states.
The investment treaty included provisions for dispute resolution and protection against expropriation.
Forms
- investment treaty
- investment treaties
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Commentary
Investment treaties commonly include standards of treatment for investors such as fair and equitable treatment and protection from unlawful expropriation.
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