Mandates Under the League of Nations
/ˈmæn.deɪts ˈʌn.dər ðə liːg əv ˈneɪ.ʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) International legal obligations assigned by the League of Nations to member states to administer former Ottoman and German territories until they could govern themselves.
The mandates under the League of Nations established a legal framework for the administration of former colonies after World War I.
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- mandates under the league of nations
- mandate under the league of nations
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Commentary
Often invoked in historical discussions on international governance and the legal status of former colonial empires; mandates differ from outright sovereignty, emphasizing temporary administration.
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