Liability Convention
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti kənˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty establishing uniform rules and procedures for determining and compensating civil liability for damages in specific contexts, such as maritime, environmental, or nuclear incidents.
The Liability Convention standardized the process for claims arising from maritime oil pollution.
Forms
- liability convention
- liability conventions
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Commentary
Commonly, a Liability Convention addresses cross-border liability issues to promote legal certainty and facilitate claims resolution in international contexts.
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